aunt
noun
the sister of one's father or mother.
aunts
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pluralof aunt.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Their small apartment filled quickly with my father’s siblings—my aunts and uncles—and their children, my cousins.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
We have rituals there—paying respects to aging aunts and uncles, attending the home church, visiting Steve’s mom and little sister in the cemetery, buying pie at the Amish store.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Before Marina arrives at her grandparents’ home, though, she must run a gauntlet of uncles, aunts and cousins, their reactions to her existence varying from warm to wary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
At the beginning of her care journey, Valencia had some help from her aunts and adult daycare.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
After a few weeks, my aunts became less wary of me and we settled into a routine.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
