niche

niche

noun

Definition of NICHE

1

a hollowed-out space in a wall <statues of various saints occupy the niches lining the abbey's many corridors>

Synonyms alcove, nook, recess

Related Words corner, cranny, cubbyhole; cubicle; dent, embrasure, indent, indentation, indenture; ambry, housing, shrine

2

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>

Synonyms groove, place, slot

Related Words appointment, berth, billet, capacity, function, job, position, post; rank, standing, station, status; forte, long suit, métier (also metier), speciality, specialty, strong suit, thing

3

the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found <the platypus's niche is the waters of eastern Australia and Tasmania>

Synonyms habitat, niche, range, territory

Related Words element, environment, environs, haunt, locality, milieu, neighborhood, setting, surroundings