noun
niche
neesh
noun
1
A small recess set into a wall, often used to display a statue or ornament.
"A small statue of the saint stood in a niche above the door."
2
A specialized role, position, or segment of a market that suits someone or something particularly well.
"The bakery found its niche selling gluten-free bread to local cafés."
"She finally found her niche as a science writer."
adj
1
Appealing to a small, specific group rather than a broad audience.
"It's a niche hobby, but the community around it is very passionate."
How to Use Niche
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, specialized spot — literally a recess in a wall, or figuratively a specific area where someone or something fits perfectly.
Common pairings
find your niche
niche market
carve out a niche
Word Forms
more niche comparative, nicher comparative, niched past tense, niches plural, niches singular, most niche superlative, nichest superlative
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Etymology
Borrowed from French niche, related to nicher ("to nest"), ultimately from Latin nidus ("nest").