niche
IPA: nˈɪtʃ
noun
- (architecture) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament.
- Any similar position, literal or figurative.
- Specifically, a cremation niche; a columbarium.
- (ecology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.
- (by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.
- (Islam) An arrow woven into a prayer rug pointing in the direction of qibla.
verb
- (transitive) To place in a niche.
- (transitive, marketing) To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.
adjective
- Pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal; obscure.
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Examples of "niche" in Sentences
- Niche perfumers infuse Paris with new options.
- There are a lot of niche markets in this industry.
- While striving to carve a niche in the world of music.
- The piscina niche is almost the same age as the church.
- One of these niches is in the vicinity of the old quarry.
- The niche of the lizard is to keep down the insect population.
- This is a description of the sepulchral niche and kurgan above.
- The mihrab is set in a stepped niche on the west wall of the chamber.
- The niche at the front of the mosque indicates the direction for prayer.
- The ecological niche is divided into the fundamental and the realized niche.
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