Meaning of sister-in-law | Babel Free
/ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/Definitions
- A female relative of one's generation, separated by one degree of marriage:
- The sister of one's spouse.
- The wife of one's sibling.
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Co-sister-in-law: The wife of one's sibling-in-law. uncommon
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The wife of the sibling of one's spouse. uncommon
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The sister of the spouse of one's sibling. uncommon
Examples
“Though they are not twins, my sister-in-law resembles my wife in almost every way.”
“My sister-in-law and my brother met while they were both on vacation in Jamaica.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.