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noun

ˈnich How to pronounce niche (audio)
Definition of nichenext
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as in alcove
a hollowed-out space in a wall statues of various saints occupy the niches lining the abbey's many corridors

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2
as in place
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited after several false starts, she finally found her niche in the restaurant business

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3
as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found the platypus's niche is the waters of eastern Australia and Tasmania

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niche

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verb

as in to locate

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Recent Examples of niche
Noun
Smart textiles and wearables continue to generate a lot of interest and there is meaningful early-stage development work happening, but successes to date remain largely niche. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 Since its inception, social media has been a proving ground for tween fashion and identity, offering under-16s a digital canvas to experiment with their style and form online cliques around niche interests. — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026 Brown noted that the residents have a deep mistrust of the Commission, which is a relatively niche commission appointed by the mayor and City-County Council. — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026 Wells Fargo cards have more niche uses compared to cards associated with more robust programs such as Bilt Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards® and Capital One miles. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for niche
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
  1. alcove
  2. place
  3. habitat
  4. locate
  5. job
  6. home
  7. establish
  8. groove
Noun
  • This space houses a stone alcove bed, additional sleeping space, a generous kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom of stone and cocciopesto.
    — Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2026
  • Other highlights include a sunken living room centered around a fireplace, with a bay-windowed alcove that accommodates a grand piano beneath a vintage Murano milk-glass calla lily chandelier.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Definition of alcove
Noun
  • At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is still one of the most popular athletes in the world and even if his presence on the Portuguese national team is cause for international debate, a player like Folarin Balogun has no place in any paragraph with Ronaldo.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • The reason grocery prices seem all over the place is because every food product and industry is different.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of place
Noun
  • The bears seen in large urban centers and agricultural areas, like the southeastern corners of the state and parts of the western border, are generally transient, as those areas don't have enough woods to create a good habitat.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Visitors can explore a network of scenic loop trails that wind through salt marshes and mangrove habitats, or opt for shorter, accessible paths with sweeping views over the Indian River Lagoon.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of habitat
Verb
  • The incident happened Friday in Yountville, an unincorporated town located 43 miles north of San Francisco.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The annual memorial, organized by Castile’s mother, Valerie Castile, took place Monday night at the Philando Castile Peace Garden, located outside the north entrance to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
    — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Definition of locate
Noun
  • Lee Feldman held the job for seven years until he was fired in 2018 by the commission.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
    — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of job
Noun
  • Now that Love's eight children are all grown up and out of the house, the family has opted to sell the home and look for something smaller near Lake Tahoe, according to the listing agency.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The experience feels less like touring a luxury property and more like being welcomed into someone’s home—the atmosphere the team set out to create.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of home
Verb
  • Lawyers on both sides have urged the high court to establish a clear right to a verbatim record in civil hearings.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Last December, the city of Miami approved an ordinance sponsored by Commissioner Damian Pardo establishing an overnight anchoring limitation area within portions of Biscayne Bay.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of establish
Noun
  • That said, Chicagoland has been a great track for multiple lanes of racing, and the Next Gen car loves having extra grooves to work with.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Wall Street heads into the first full week of July trading with interest rates in mind, as the summary of the Federal Reserve’s meeting last month push yields higher and throw of stocks’ groove.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of groove

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