English · Family & People
nephew
/ˈnɛfjuː/
[/ˈnɛfjuː/]
sibling's son
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The son of one's brother or sister.
Example
My nephew just turned five and loves dinosaurs more than anything.
My nephew just turned five and loves dinosaurs more than anything.
Etymology
From Latin "nepos," grandson or nephew, via Old French "neveu."
How & Where It’s Used
The male child of one's sibling.