sister-in-law
noun
sis·ter-in-law
ˈsi-st(ə-)rən-ˌlȯ 
-tərn-ˌlȯ
plural sisters-in-law
ˈsi-stər-zən-ˌlȯ
1
: the sister of one's spouse
2
a
: the wife of one's sibling
b
: the wife of one's spouse's sibling
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The Chiefs are in pursuit of a third straight Super Bowl title and there’s little doubt that Mahomes will be there, along with his sister-in-law, to support the quarterback and the team.
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025
Matt Seidler disputed several of his sister-in-law’s allegations in a public letter after the lawsuit was filed.
—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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A bride's refusal to change her wedding menu despite the demands of her newly vegan sister-in-law has been applauded by netizens.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Matt dove deeply into the agriculture industry and has worked alongside his brother and sister-in-law ever since.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025
Matt Seidler disputed several of his sister-in-law’s allegations in a public letter after the lawsuit was filed.
—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Wedding Etiquette: 7 Dos And Don'ts For Guests By Darlin Tillery
Life & Trends Reporter
0
A bride's refusal to change her wedding menu despite the demands of her newly vegan sister-in-law has been applauded by netizens.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Matt dove deeply into the agriculture industry and has worked alongside his brother and sister-in-law ever since.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Sister-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sister-in-law. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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