English Explanatory Dictionary

mother-in-law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The mother of one's spouse.
  2. A mother-in-law apartment.
  3. A mother-in-law sandwich.
  4. A stepmother.
  5. A spicy Caribbean sauce made with peppers, carrots, onions, lime juice, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ mŭˈ -thər-ĭn-lôˌ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ -läˌ en-us-mother-in-law.ogg

Word forms

mother-in-law mothers-in-law mother-in-laws

Etymology

From Middle English moder in lawe; equivalent to mother + -in-law.

Synonyms

ma-in-law mom-in-law mum-in-law saas shviger

Related words

brother-in-law daughter-in-law father-in-law sister-in-law son-in-law

Derived words

monster-in-law stepmother-in-law mother-in-law apartment mother-in-law's cushion mother-in-law language mother-in-law sandwich mother-in-law style co-mother-in-law
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