Meaning of the word sister-in-law in English

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sister-in-law

US /ˈsɪs.tər.ɪn.lɔː/
UK /ˈsɪs.tər.ɪn.lɔː/
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Noun

1.

the sister of one's husband or wife

Example:
My sister-in-law is coming to visit next week.
She gets along very well with her sister-in-law.
2.

the wife of one's brother

Example:
My brother and his sister-in-law are visiting from Canada.
I bought a gift for my sister-in-law's birthday.
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