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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There's never a shortage of celebrity style moments, On the red carpet this week, Scarlett Johansso showed off her massive back tattoo, while Julia Roberts and her niece Emma Roberts had an adorable matching moment.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady (McGraw) is now 14, a rebellious teenager living under Gemma’s overprotective rules.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Likewise, reflect on a series of twelve portraits in which three young white men, Matsura, and his friend Cecil Jim (niece of the imposing Chiliwhist Jim) assume different pairings and playfully switch hats.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The lack of answers and accountability is outrageous, said Adjua Broadbelt, her niece.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady (McGraw) is now 14, a rebellious teenager living under Gemma’s overprotective rules.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Likewise, reflect on a series of twelve portraits in which three young white men, Matsura, and his friend Cecil Jim (niece of the imposing Chiliwhist Jim) assume different pairings and playfully switch hats.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The lack of answers and accountability is outrageous, said Adjua Broadbelt, her niece.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for niece
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“Niece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niece. Accessed 14 Sep. 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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