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noun

ˈnich How to pronounce niche (audio)
Definition of nichenext
1
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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2
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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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
In the wake of Nevermind, punk rock went from a niche thing to a mass youth language — Nirvana were merely the gateway. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026 Green relishes in niche references to the books, movies and songs that impact his characters. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 For anyone chasing better sleep, post-workout recovery or an at-home wind-down, infrared sauna blankets have moved from a wellness niche into the mainstream. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026 But beyond that, the classic Mac Studio has seen a surprising evolution, finding a special niche among the AI faithful. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for niche
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niche
  1. place
  2. alcove
  3. habitat
  4. locate
  5. job
  6. home
  7. establish
  8. groove
Noun
  • Hang Out On The Lawrenceville Lawn Another place at the heart of the community is the Lawrenceville Lawn, a giant greenspace that hosts regular events, concerts, and festivals.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • She had been told that Golden Collision was a good place to have work done.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of place
Noun
  • That dining area converts over into a single bed, filling out the three-person maximum sleeping capacity for this floor plan in conjunction with the transverse bed in the alcove.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Two piles of large rocks in the water partition the middle beach into its own alcove.
    — Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of alcove
Noun
  • Teledyne says the technology could eventually support lunar habitats, surface infrastructure and other systems requiring reliable power in harsh environments.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Communities have planted trees for medicine, firewood and crafts along the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in a bid to reduce pressure on gorilla habitats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of habitat
Verb
  • The hurricane center said Monday that Rachel had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and was located about 225 miles south-southwest of Acapulco.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • There's a wellness center—located in a cozy cottage near the tip of the pool—with a small but high-tech gym and treatment rooms for facials and massages from Onda Beauty.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of locate
Noun
  • If your job or business uses a bill counter continuously and all day, triple-check that it’s rated for continuous and constant use.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Hiring remains well below the 166,000 monthly jobs created, on average, in 2023 and 2024, and the 491,000 a month recorded during the 2021-2022 hiring boom that followed COVID-19 lockdowns.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of job
Noun
  • The men entered the home with guns, found no drugs and fatally shot the three residents, who lived just across the street from Norman, the records show.
    — MICHAEL GRACZYK, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • To make matters worse, Leigh’s home had been invaded by musicians.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of home
Verb
  • Earlier this month, Ralph Lauren revealed a partnership with the Korea National Cancer Center Foundation to establish the Ralph Lauren Center for Patient and Family Recovery at the National Cancer Center of Korea in Goyang, South Korea.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The push is the strongest effort yet to establish federal rules for college athletics and regulate athlete compensation after years of negotiations and tumult.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of establish
Noun
  • The bezel, for example, showcases grooves reminiscent of the hood of a Ferrari.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Mookie Betts caught fire, Kyle Tucker came alive, Will Smith found his groove after missing nearly three months because of a neck injury.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Niche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niche. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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