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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Living with his niece and nephew has been a comfort.
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Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
In addition to his son Sam, Edward Haddad is survived by his wife, Lydia; his daughter Norma Cohen; eight grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
—David Moin, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
My nieces and nephews will be getting a copy in their Hanukkah gifts this year.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Following the birth of her niece, Jing returns to Singapore for the newborn’s birthday celebration.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
In addition to his son Sam, Edward Haddad is survived by his wife, Lydia; his daughter Norma Cohen; eight grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
—David Moin, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
My nieces and nephews will be getting a copy in their Hanukkah gifts this year.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Following the birth of her niece, Jing returns to Singapore for the newborn’s birthday celebration.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Niece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niece. Accessed 4 Jan. 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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