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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They are now settled in the Jackson, Wyo., community run by Joel's sister-in-law, Maria (Rutina Wesley), but the pair's relationship is strained.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Harris is survived by Barbara Parker, her sister-in-law.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
The two are now fixtures in the Jackson community, which is led by Joel’s sister-in-law Maria (Rutina Wesley).
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Her sister-in-law, Amber Masters, works with the Victory Project, a nonprofit that helps kids with cancer.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Harris is survived by Barbara Parker, her sister-in-law.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
The two are now fixtures in the Jackson community, which is led by Joel’s sister-in-law Maria (Rutina Wesley).
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Her sister-in-law, Amber Masters, works with the Victory Project, a nonprofit that helps kids with cancer.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sister-in-law
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“Sister-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sister-in-law. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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