Meaning & Definition of word "Niche"

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    Niche

    /nɪʃ/

    noun:

    • 1. A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment.
      • Example: After years of searching, she finally found her niche in the marketing department.
    • 2. A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
      • Example: The company carved out a niche by focusing on eco-friendly products.
    • 3. A hollowed-out space in a wall or rock, often to hold a statue or decorative object.
      • Example: The statue was placed in a niche above the fireplace.

    verb:

    • 1. To place (something) in a niche.
      • Example: The artist niche the sculpture into the wall.

    Etymology

    Late 17th century: from French 'niche', from Latin 'nidus' meaning 'nest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    market niche:

    A specific area of the economy that is a target for a certain kind of product.

    niche market:

    A small but specific and well-defined segment of the market.

    find your niche:

    To discover an area where one is most effective or has the most success.

    Related Words

    niche marketing:

    A form of marketing that focuses on a specific target audience.

    niche product:

    A product designed to meet specific needs of a small group of consumers.

    Slang Meanings of niche

    Meaning: Being in your sweet spot.

    Example Sentence: He's finally in his niche, doing what he loves.

    Meaning: Finding your groove.

    Example Sentence: Once she found her niche in the team, things really clicked.