English · Family & People
aunt
/ɑːnt/
[/ɑːnt/]
parent's sister
Beginnernoun
Definition
The sister of one's mother or father, or an uncle's wife.
Example
My aunt visits us every Christmas with lots of homemade gifts.
My aunt visits us every Christmas with lots of homemade gifts.
Etymology
From Latin "amita," father's sister, via Old French "ante."
How & Where It’s Used
A core family term; pronunciation varies between regions.