Niece
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /niːs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Niece is a noun meaning A daughter of one’s cousin or cousin-in-law.
Meaning
A daughter of one’s cousin or cousin-in-law.
More Meanings
- A daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece").
Example Sentences
My niece just celebrated her 15th birthday.
Word Forms
- nieces
Synonyms for niece
Depending on context, synonyms include nift.
Antonyms for niece
Common opposites include nephew, aunt, uncle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sister, relation, descendant, offspring, kinswoman, progeny.
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