Niche — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈnich/

Meaning & Definition of Niche

Niche (noun)

  1. a recess in a wall especially for a statue
  2. something (such as a sheltered or private space) that resembles a recess in a wall
  3. a place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted —often used before another noun

Niche (verb)

  1. to place in or as if in a niche

Niche (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a hollowed-out space in a wall

    "statues of various saints occupy the niches lining the abbey's many corridors"

    similar: alcove, nook, recess
    related: corner, cranny, cubbyhole, cubicle, dent, embrasure, indent, indentation, indenture, ambry, housing, shrine

  2. a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited

    "after several false starts, she finally found her niche in the restaurant business"

    similar: groove, place, slot
    related: appointment, berth, billet, capacity, function, job, position, post, rank, standing, station, status, forte, long suit, métier, speciality, specialty, strong suit, thing

  3. the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found

    "the platypus's niche is the waters of eastern Australia and Tasmania"

    similar: habitat, home, range, territory
    related: element, environment, environs, haunt, locality, medium, milieu, neighborhood, setting, surroundings

Niche (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in ensconce

    similar: ensconce, clap, flop, plank, plop, plump, plunk, plunk down, slap, assemble, collect, establish, locate, plant, settle, carry, orient, berth, park, move, rearrange, reorder, shift, affix, anchor, lock, lodge, wedge, depose, deposit, dispose, emplace, fix, lay, place, position, put, set, set up, situate, stick
    opposite: relocate, remove, take, banish, dislodge, displace, replace, supersede, supplant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Niche

The most common words with a similar meaning to Niche:

alcove, nook, recess, groove, place, slot, habitat, home, range, territory, ensconce, clap, flop, plank, plop, plump, plunk, plunk down, slap, assemble, collect, establish, locate, plant, settle, carry, orient, berth, park, move, rearrange, reorder, shift, affix, anchor, lock, lodge, wedge, depose, deposit

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Niche

Words with the opposite meaning of Niche:

relocate, remove, take, banish, dislodge, displace, replace, supersede, supplant

Related Words for Niche

corner, cranny, cubbyhole, cubicle, dent, embrasure, indent, indentation, indenture, ambry, housing, shrine, appointment, billet, capacity, function, job, post, rank, standing, station, status, forte, long suit, métier, speciality, specialty, strong suit, thing, element

Word Forms of Niche

Inflections: niched, niching

Origin & Etymology of Niche

French, from Middle French, from nicher to nest, from Vulgar Latin *nidicare, from Latin nidus nest nest

First known use: 1610

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Niche

Words & Phrases Containing Niche

fill a niche, subniche

Frequently Asked Questions about Niche

What does "Niche" mean?

"Niche" means a recess in a wall especially for a statue. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a recess in a wall especially for a statue. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Niche"?

Other words for "Niche" include alcove, nook, recess, groove, place, slot, habitat and home. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Niche" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Niche"?

There are 89 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Niche". Common alternatives include alcove, nook, recess, groove, place, slot, habitat, home, range and territory.

What is the opposite of "Niche"?

Antonyms of "Niche" include relocate, remove, take, banish, dislodge, displace, replace and supersede.

How do you use "Niche" in a sentence?

Examples of "Niche" in a sentence: "statues of various saints occupy the niches lining the abbey's many corridors"; "after several false starts, she finally found her niche in the restaurant business"; "the platypus's niche is the waters of eastern Australia and Tasmania".

Is "Niche" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Niche" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Niche" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Niche" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Niche"?

"Niche" is pronounced /ˈnich/.