Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

daughter-in-law

noun
/ˌdɔːtər ɪn lɔː/
Definition
The wife of one’s child.
Examples
  • My daughter-in-law is coming over for dinner tonight.
  • They welcomed their daughter-in-law into the family with open arms.
Meaning
A daughter-in-law is a woman who is married to your son; she is part of the family as a result of marriage.
Synonyms
  • son’s wife