Niche

Pronunciation: /niːʃ/

Definitions of niche

noun a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment

Example Sentences

A1 I found my niche in photography, I love taking pictures of nature.

A2 She has carved out a niche for herself in the fashion industry.

B1 The company specializes in a niche market of organic skincare products.

B2 The boutique hotel caters to a niche clientele of luxury travelers.

C1 His expertise in niche technologies makes him a valuable asset to the team.

C2 The artist's work transcends traditional genres, occupying a unique niche in the art world.

Examples of niche in a Sentence

formal The company specializes in catering to a niche market of luxury fashion accessories.

informal She's really into that niche hobby of collecting vintage postcards.

slang I'm all about finding my niche in the music scene.

figurative He carved out a niche for himself in the competitive world of finance.

Grammatical Forms of niche

• past tense: niched
• plural: niches
• comparative: more niche
• superlative: most niche
• present tense: niches
• future tense: will niche
• perfect tense: have niched
• continuous tense: is niching
• singular: niche
• positive degree: niche
• infinitive: to niche
• gerund: niching
• participle: niched

Origin and Evolution of niche

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'niche' originated from the French word 'niche' which means a recess in a wall for a statue.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in architecture to refer to a recess in a wall for a statue, the word 'niche' has evolved to also mean a specialized segment of the market or a particular role or position well-suited to someone's abilities or nature.