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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Among the group was Catalan’s family, including two brothers, a cousin, a niece and a nephew.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Ophelia is a family member too, so will her deadly hopes for her niece further tamper with Wednesday’s ability?
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Next thing the niece knew, the older woman was holding one of the dog food jars in her hand.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to Cohen, survivors include her sister, Susie; nephews Peter and Paul; niece Laura; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Ophelia is a family member too, so will her deadly hopes for her niece further tamper with Wednesday’s ability?
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Next thing the niece knew, the older woman was holding one of the dog food jars in her hand.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to Cohen, survivors include her sister, Susie; nephews Peter and Paul; niece Laura; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
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 10 Sep. 2025.
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niece
noun
: a daughter of one's brother, sister, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
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