niece

noun

ˈnēs 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Analisa Gabriel brought her niece, Gabrielle Diaz, a recent college graduate who has admired the Obamas for years. — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

His family had wielded unbridled power — with his son, brothers, nephews and nieces holding top government positions. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Heartland is the story of a former country star, played by Chastain, who returns to Nashville when her niece (played by Faith, in her first on-screen acting role) disappears mysteriously. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

In searching for her niece, Jones is forced to grapple with not only her past, but also an unscrupulous music industry. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English nece granddaughter, niece, from Anglo-French nece, niece, from Late Latin neptia, from Latin neptis; akin to Latin nepot-, nepos grandson, nephew — more at nephew

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing niece

• great-niece

Rhymes for niece

• cease
• crease
• fleece
• gees
• geese
• grease
• grece
• lease
• leese
• piece
• prese
• seis

Kids Definition

niece

noun

ˈnēs 

: a daughter of one's brother, sister, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law