Meaning & Definition of word "Niece"
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Niece
/niːs/
noun:
- 1. The daughter of one's brother or sister.
- Example: My niece is coming to visit us for the summer.
- 2. A term used for the daughter of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
- Example: She is my niece from my husband's side of the family.
- 3. Used informally to refer to a young girl or woman in a friendly or affectionate manner.
- Example: Come here, my little niece, and show me what you've been working on.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'niece' or Latin 'neptis'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
favorite niece:
A niece who is particularly cherished or favored.
like a niece:
Someone who is treated as a niece, though not biologically related.
Related Words
nephew:
The son of one's sibling.
brother:
A male sibling.
sister:
A female sibling.
Slang Meanings of niece
Meaning: Niecey
Example Sentence: I can't wait to see my niecey this weekend!
Meaning: Lil' niece
Example Sentence: My lil' niece is so cute when she plays.