mother-in-law
noun
moth·er-in-law
ˈmə-t͟hər-ən-ˌlȯ 
ˈmət͟h-rən-,
ˈmə-t͟hərn-
plural mothers-in-law
ˈmə-t͟hər-zən-ˌlȯ
1
: the mother of one's spouse
2
archaic
: stepmother
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His mother-in-law has already shown symptoms of the disease.
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Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
Meanwhile, construction of accessory dwelling units, known as ADU’s or mother-in-law cottages, has remained steady over the last three years.
—Scooty Nickerson, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
While Akerman interviewed her mother-in-law during Saturday’s show, Wickham jokingly ripped off Akerman’s skirt, referencing the iconic move.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 12 May 2024
Divorcee Emma, in the midst of planning her daughter’s wedding, has to deal with her daughter’s future mother-in-law from hell.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 12 May 2024
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Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
Meanwhile, construction of accessory dwelling units, known as ADU’s or mother-in-law cottages, has remained steady over the last three years.
—Scooty Nickerson, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
While Akerman interviewed her mother-in-law during Saturday’s show, Wickham jokingly ripped off Akerman’s skirt, referencing the iconic move.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 12 May 2024
Divorcee Emma, in the midst of planning her daughter’s wedding, has to deal with her daughter’s future mother-in-law from hell.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 12 May 2024
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“Mother-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mother-in-law. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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