father-in-law
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
His father-in-law was a merchant who received the tea that provoked the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
My wife and I borrowed money for a down payment from my father-in-law, for our first house, and he told me that it was a gift.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
He has visited with the president on numerous occasions and his father-in-law, Ronald Lauder, is a longtime friend of Trump.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
"I have a Henry Moore, which I'm very proud of that Kirk, my father-in-law, gave Michael and I for one of our joint birthdays, and we love it very much."
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
As the ox stopped in front of the village, the father-in-law stepped forward to help the strange animal get off the ox.
From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith
