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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In not one, but two Instagram carousels, Lochte showed off highlights of his holiday festivities, which Included pics of his brother, sister-in-law and little niece.
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Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
According to the report, Tyler and his wife traveled to Texas to be with their niece.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
For example, Hank’s niece, Luanne (the late Brittany Murphy), struggles to find her place in the world because her own family gave her little to strive for.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
Just moments ago, my niece, Mae, was here, at our little rental cottage.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 July 2025
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Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
According to the report, Tyler and his wife traveled to Texas to be with their niece.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
For example, Hank’s niece, Luanne (the late Brittany Murphy), struggles to find her place in the world because her own family gave her little to strive for.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
Just moments ago, my niece, Mae, was here, at our little rental cottage.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 July 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 24 Jul. 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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