Definition

Noun 1. The wife of one's son: A woman who is married to one's son, and thus becomes a member of one's family through marriage.

Usage

• The term is used to describe the familial relationship from the perspective of the parent(s) of the husband.
• It is a compound noun. The plural form is daughters-in-law, where the main noun "daughter" is pluralized.

Examples

• "My daughter-in-law is a wonderful person and a great addition to our family."
• "She gets along very well with her mother-in-law and father-in-law."
• "They have two daughters-in-law, as both of their sons are married."

Advanced Usage

• The term is part of a set of kinship terms describing relationships created by marriage (affinal kinship). It specifically denotes a relationship by marriage in the descending generation (one's child's spouse).
• In some legal contexts, such as inheritance or next-of-kin determinations, a daughter-in-law may have specific standing.

Variants and Related Words

• Son-in-law (noun): The husband of one's daughter.
• In-law (noun, often plural: ): A relative by marriage.
• Mother-in-law (noun): The mother of one's spouse.
• Father-in-law (noun): The father of one's spouse.

Synonyms

• Son's wife: A more descriptive, non-technical synonym.
• There is no direct single-word synonym in English; the relationship is uniquely described by the compound term "daughter-in-law."

Idioms and Phrases

• No common idioms specifically use the term "daughter-in-law." It is typically used in straightforward descriptive contexts about family relationships.

Noun

1. the wife of your son