CEFR B2

mother-in-law

noun

Meaning

The mother of one's husband or wife.

Examples

My mother-in-law is an excellent cook and always prepares a feast when we visit.
He often seeks advice from his mother-in-law, as she has a lot of life experience.

Synonyms: spouse's mother, husband's mother, wife's mother

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mother-in-law (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌðər ɪn lɔː/

Definition

The mother of one's husband or wife.

Examples

My mother-in-law is an excellent cook and always prepares a feast when we visit.
He often seeks advice from his mother-in-law, as she has a lot of life experience.
We spent the holidays with my wife's family, including her mother-in-law.

How to Use mother-in-law

my mother-in-law (collocation): Referring to one's own spouse's mother — "My mother-in-law sent us a lovely gift for our anniversary."
the mother-in-law (collocation): Referring to a generic or specific spouse's mother — "The mother-in-law can sometimes be a source of family stories."

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