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US/ˈmʌð.ər.ɪn.lɑː/
UK/ˈmʌð.ər.ɪn.lɔː/
the mother of your husband or wife
In context
My mother-in-law cooks wonderful soup whenever we visit her on weekends.
She gets along well with her mother-in-law, even though they disagree about politics.
His mother-in-law moved in with them after the baby was born.
Words that go with mother-in-law
adjective + noun
- future mother-in-lawShe was nervous about meeting her future mother-in-law for the first time.
- difficult mother-in-lawJokes about a difficult mother-in-law are common on television.
verb + preposition
- get along with your mother-in-lawDo you get along with your mother-in-law?
- live with your mother-in-lawWould you live with your mother-in-law to save money?
- look after your mother-in-lawWho will look after your mother-in-law when she gets older?
verb + noun
- visit your mother-in-lawHow often do you visit your mother-in-law?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
two mother-in-lawsCorrect: two mothers-in-law