# wife's mother

**Pronunciation:** /ˈwaɪfs ˈmʌðər/ · WIFES-MUTH-er

**Part of speech:** noun phrase

## Meaning

The mother of one's spouse.

## Examples

- My wife's mother is coming to visit us for the weekend.
- He has a very close relationship with his wife's mother.
- They decided to host the holiday dinner at the home of his wife's mother.

## Synonyms

- mother-in-law — The standard and most common term for this family member.

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