aunt

noun

ˈant  ˈänt 

1

: the sister of one's father or mother

2

: the wife of one's uncle or aunt

aunthood

ˈant-ˌhu̇d 

ˈänt-

noun

auntlike

ˈant-ˌlīk 

ˈänt-

adjective

auntly adjective

Examples of aunt in a Sentence

He has three aunts and two uncles.

This is my Aunt Mary.

Recent Examples on the Web

While talking with Hello!, William’s aunt, Sarah, Duchess of York, praised Catherine for how well she’s handled the public interest in wanting to be apprised of her journey. —Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024

Need for mental health resources Julia Bodden, Dennis Bodden’s aunt, questioned at the news conference why the police didn’t have a person or team trained to handle someone suffering from a mental health crisis. —Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2024

Also charged were the girl’s aunt, Felicia Hargrave, and Charles Turner, the elder Rosa’s boyfriend. —Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024

Russell’s Saturday night performance impressed her great aunt, Crystal Gayle, who was in the audience. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French ante, from Latin amita; akin to Old High German amma mother, nurse, Greek amma nurse

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing aunt

• agony aunt
• aunt-in-law
• great-aunt

Kids Definition

aunt

noun

ˈant 

ˈȧnt

1

: the sister of one's father or mother

2

: the wife of one's uncle or aunt