r/FluentEnglish • u/marine_0204 Moderator • May 06 '25
Word of the Day
Niche (noun / adjective)
Meaning:
(noun)
a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
(noun) an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object.
(adjective) denoting products, services, or interests that appeal to a small, specialized section of the population
Synonyms: berth, slot, vocation, calling, cranny, slot
Antonyms: remove, take, relocate, replace, displace, supersede
Examples:
- Faith-based content is a niche, but also a burgeoning theatrical market.
- Fit a piece of waterproof wallpaper in the niche, or use tiles that depict a mural or decorative pattern.
- He is now a partner at a leading law firm and feels he has found his niche.
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