niece

/niːs/noun

The daughter of your brother or sister, or of your spouse's brother or sister.

Example sentences

“I'm taking my niece to the zoo for her birthday.”
“My niece sent me a drawing she made at school.”

Pairs with 'nephew' for a boy; you, in turn, are that child's aunt or uncle.

Related words

parentSomeone who brings up a child, whether the child is their own by birth, adoption, or fostering.nephewThe son of your brother or sister, or of your spouse's brother or sister.siblingA brother or sister; someone who has a parent in common with you.uncleA brother or brother-in-law of your mother or father.spouseThe person someone is married to; a husband or wife.cousinThe son or daughter of your aunt or uncle.