niece
/niːs/noun
The daughter of your brother or sister, or of your spouse's brother or sister.
Example sentence
- “I'm taking my niece to the zoo for her birthday.”
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.