niece
noun
a daughter of a person's brother or sister.
nieces
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pluralof niece.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As my nieces and nephews grew up, I had all the fun moments and none of the tedious ones: Yes to presents; no to homework, discipline and tears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Judge Reel described the impact his death had had on the family as "profound", saying while Richard had no children of his own, he served as a "father figure" to his nephews and nieces.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
I had a song called “Bus Driver” that I wanted some kids, my nieces, to sing on, and my family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
He and I are the surviving siblings, along with several nieces and nephews who are the children of my deceased siblings.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Your nieces must have been really happy to get such great presents.”
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
