great-niece
noun
a daughter of one's nephew or niece; grandniece.
great-nieces
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pluralof great-niece.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Tyler had numerous godchildren, more than a dozen nieces and nephews and multiple great-nieces and great-nephews.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
According to his publicist, he is survived by his long-time partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima, two brothers and "numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews".
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Michael Mc Garrell, an Amerindian activist, said in a telephone interview that his 15-year-old twin great-nieces were among the fire victims.
From New York Times ● May 22, 2023
He took his last breath when he was only 16 years older than you are now, my great-nephews, and 15 and 14 years older than you, my great-nieces.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2022
He did not rise as his great-nieces approached, but held out his hand in a greeting which was courteous enough, if somewhat cold.
From The Fortunes of the Farrells by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
