Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: brother-in-law
IPA transcription: [bɹ'ʌðɚɪnl,ɔ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: brother-in-law
    Meaning: a brother by marriage
Usage examples
  • And the victim was a genuine brother-in-law.
  • "Makin' dates outside, eh?" his brother-in-law sneered.
  • MARY'S HALL--THANKSGIVING DAY IN CALIFORNIA--ANOTHER BROTHER-IN-LAW.
  • What do you say--that she wanted to have her brother-in-law killed?"
  • The partner was drowned shortly after, and his brother-in-law took his place.
  • Try those jokes on a brother-in-law; 'I'm an old dog, and "tus, tus" is no use with me.'"
  • His brother-in-law said nothing, but made a most eloquent grimace as he turned his face towards his soup-plate.
  • But his brother-in-law would not help him in his efforts; and even Eames was not bright in rendering him assistance.
  • His sister and brother-in-law seconded him; but they were frustrated by their heavy outfit and their own incompetence.
  • "But it would be well that you should learn, because I'm sure you will be glad to think as well of your brother-in-law as possible."