niche

[nich, neesh] / nɪtʃ, niʃ /

NOUN

place all one's own

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alcove slot

STRONG

calling compartment corner cranny cubbyhole hole hollow indentation nook opening pigeonhole position recess vocation

WEAK

byplace

Antonyms

STRONG

closure entertainment solid

Example Sentences

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If these garments are from Stüssy, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger or a niche brand is irrelevant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A niche tech talk show with a religious Silicon Valley fanbase may be gearing up for mass appeal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

"I was like, Lazaro, that's a niche project, and I have a lot of other things to do."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

If this seems like a niche issue, I can assure you it is not.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Because there is at least one other ecological niche in such an environment: hunting.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan