Definition of niche Niche

/nɪˈʧ/ - [nich] - niche

We found 12 definitions of niche from 6 different sources.

What does niche mean?

Noun Plural: niches
niche - (ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species)
		ecological niche
		status, condition the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life"
niche - a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it; "he found his niche in the academic world"
niche - an enclosure that is set back or indented
		recess
		enclosure the act of enclosing something inside something else
		alcove, bay a small recess opening off a larger room
		apse, apsis a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar
		cinerarium, columbarium a sepulchral vault or other structure having recesses in the walls to receive cinerary urns
		fireplace, open fireplace, hearth an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built; "the fireplace was so large you could walk inside it"; "he laid a fire in the hearth and lit it"; "the hearth was black with the charcoal of many fires"
niche - a small concavity
		recess, recession, corner
		concave shape, incurvature, concavity, incurvation a shape that curves or bends inward

= synonym
= antonym
= related word

niche (Noun)
A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.
niche (Noun)
A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.
niche (Noun)
Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.
niche (Noun)
An arrow woven into a Muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.

niche (n.)
A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.

niche
nich, n. a recess in a wall for a statue, vase, &c.: a person's proper place or condition in life or public estimation, one's appointed or appropriate place.—v.t. to place in a niche.—adj. Niched, placed in a niche. [Fr.,—It. nicchia, a niche, nicchio, a shell—L. mytilus, mitulus, a sea-mussel.]