English · Family & People
niece
/niːs/
[/niːs/]
sibling's daughter
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The daughter of one's brother or sister.
Example
I am taking my niece to the zoo for her birthday this weekend.
I am taking my niece to the zoo for her birthday this weekend.
Etymology
From Latin "neptis," granddaughter or niece, via Old French "nece."
How & Where It’s Used
The female child of one's sibling.