niche | Definition of niche

Synonyms and Antonyms of niche

1 a hollowed-out space in a wall

statues of various saints occupy the niches lining the abbey's many corridors

Synonyms of niche

alcove, nook, recess

Words Related to niche

corner, cranny, cubbyhole

dent, embrasure, indent, indentation, indenture

ambry, housing, shrine

2 a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited

after several false starts, she finally found her niche in the restaurant business

Synonyms of niche

groove, place, slot

Words Related to niche

appointment, berth, billet, capacity, function, job, position, post

rank, standing, station, status

forte, long suit, métier (also metier), speciality, specialty, strong suit, thing

3 the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found

the platypus's niche is the waters of eastern Australia and Tasmania

Synonyms of niche

habitat, home, range, territory

Words Related to niche

element, environment, environs, haunt, locality, medium, milieu, neighborhood, setting, surroundings