plural nieces
: a daughter of one's brother, sister, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
Examples of niece in a Sentence
If he's my uncle, then I'm his niece.
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When they were blasted by the poison from ICE agents on the roof, my nieces—two strong women in their thirties—were carrying flowers.
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Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Langstraat Bui is survived by her husband, siblings and parents, as well as seven nieces and nephews, her father-in-law Ban Bui; eight sisters-in-law, eight brothers-in-law and 42 Bui nephews and nieces.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The king’s strategy has been swiftly pulling titles, distancing himself from Andrew while bringing his nieces further into the royal fold.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The couple played chaperone to her niece at the actor's premiere, where Amal wore a playful Antonio Berardi fit-and-flare dress and silver heels.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Langstraat Bui is survived by her husband, siblings and parents, as well as seven nieces and nephews, her father-in-law Ban Bui; eight sisters-in-law, eight brothers-in-law and 42 Bui nephews and nieces.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The king’s strategy has been swiftly pulling titles, distancing himself from Andrew while bringing his nieces further into the royal fold.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The couple played chaperone to her niece at the actor's premiere, where Amal wore a playful Antonio Berardi fit-and-flare dress and silver heels.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for niece
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“Niece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niece. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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niece
noun
: a daughter of one's brother, sister, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
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