Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

daughters-in-law

noun
/ˈdɔː.tərz ɪn lɔː/
Definition
The plural form of daughter-in-law; the wives of one’s children.
Examples
  • After the wedding, the woman became a daughter-in-law to her husband’s family.
  • All the daughters-in-law gathered for a family reunion.
  • My daughters-in-law have been incredibly supportive during tough times.
Meaning
Daughters-in-law are female relatives through marriage, specifically referring to the spouses of one’s sons.
Synonyms
  • sons’ wives
  • wives of sons
  • sons-in-law (when referring to the husbands of one’s daughters)