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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Princess Diana's nieces showed off their lacy lingerie in a new Instagram post shared on July 1.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Hundreds of comments poured in from others, looking for their parents, children, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
If there are no descendants, assets may pass to siblings, nieces, nephews, or other blood relatives.
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Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Lewis lived near the causeway bridge and regularly rode her bike over it, always while wearing a helmet, her niece Veronica Haines told the South Florida Sun Sentinel last week.
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Angie Dimichele,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Hundreds of comments poured in from others, looking for their parents, children, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
If there are no descendants, assets may pass to siblings, nieces, nephews, or other blood relatives.
—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Lewis lived near the causeway bridge and regularly rode her bike over it, always while wearing a helmet, her niece Veronica Haines told the South Florida Sun Sentinel last week.
—
Angie Dimichele,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 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 3 Jul. 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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