English · Family & People
uncle
/ˈʌŋkəl/
[/ˈʌŋkəl/]
parent's brother
Beginnernoun
Definition
The brother of one's mother or father, or an aunt's husband.
Example
My uncle works abroad but calls us every single Sunday.
My uncle works abroad but calls us every single Sunday.
Etymology
From Latin "avunculus," mother's brother, via Old French "oncle."
How & Where It’s Used
A core family term for a parent's brother or aunt's husband.