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Definitions for Niche

[1] an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object.
[2] a place or position suitable or appropriate for a person or thing: to find one's niche in the business world.
[3] a distinct segment of a market.
[4] Ecology . the position or function of an organism in a community of plants and animals.
[5] pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal: niche advertising.
[6] to place (something) in a niche.
[7] a recess in a wall, esp one that contains a statue
[8] any similar recess, such as one in a rock face
[9] a position particularly suitable for the person occupying it he found his niche in politics
[10] (modifier) relating to or aimed at a small specialized group or market
[11] ecology the role of a plant or animal within its community and habitat, which determines its activities, relationships with other organisms, etc
[12] (tr) to place (a statue) in a niche; ensconce (oneself)

Words related to Niche

slot, alcove, vocation, recess, cubbyhole, opening, calling, pigeonhole, nook, hollow, cranny, indentation, position, corner, hole, compartment

Words nearby Niche

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Origin of Niche

1605–15; < French, Middle French, back formation from nicher to make a nest < Vulgar Latin *nīdiculāre, derivative of Latin nīdus nest

Other words from Niche

un·niched , adjective

Word origin for Niche

C17: from French, from Old French nichier to nest, from Vulgar Latin nīdicāre (unattested) to build a nest, from Latin nīdus nest

Synonyms for Niche

alcove, slot, calling, compartment, corner, cranny, cubbyhole, hole, hollow, indentation, nook, opening, pigeonhole, position, recess, vocation, byplace