English · Family & People

niece

/niːs/

[/niːs/]

sibling's daughter

Intermediatenoun

Definition

The daughter of one's brother or sister.

Example

I am taking my niece to the zoo for her birthday this weekend.

I am taking my niece to the zoo for her birthday this weekend.

Etymology

From Latin "neptis," granddaughter or niece, via Old French "nece."

How & Where It’s Used

The female child of one's sibling.

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