Definition of niche
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a recess in a wall especially for a statue
b
: something (such as a sheltered or private space) that resembles a recess in a wall
2a
: a place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted
finally found her niche
b
: a habitat supplying the factors necessary for the existence of an organism or species
c
: the ecological role of an organism in a community especially in regard to food consumption
d
: a specialized market
niche
verb
niched; niching
Definition of niche (Entry 2 of 2)
: to place in or as if in a niche (see niche entry 1)
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The first known use of niche was in 1610
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