niche
niche Lexical Profile
niche Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment that fits a person's particular talents and character.
"After trying several corporate roles, she finally found her niche in environmental law."
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
"The independent bakery carved out a profitable niche by offering allergen-free wedding cakes."
The relational position and functional role of a species or population within an ecosystem, encompassing its habitat, resources, and interactions with other organisms.
"When invasive species arrive, they often compete with native wildlife for the same ecological niche."
A shallow recess, especially one in a wall to display a statue or other ornament.
"A marble bust of the founder stood inside an arched niche in the library foyer."
• adjective
Denoting or relating to products, services, or interests that appeal to a small, specialized section of the population.
"The streaming platform built a loyal subscriber base by acquiring rights to niche foreign documentaries."
• verb
To place or set in a niche or recess.
"Small stone figurines were niched into the garden wall along the courtyard path."
• Rhymes for niche
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 17th century from French niche ('recess'), from Old French nichier ('to make a nest'), ultimately from Latin nidus ('nest').
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