nichenoun/niːʃ/

• 1

  architectureA cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament.

  • On the margin of this long tract, are abundance of shrines and images, defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed.
• 2

  Any similar position, literal or figurative.

• 3

  Specifically, a cremation niche; a columbarium.

• 4

  biologyecologynatural-sciencesA function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.

• 5

  Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.

  • I managed to carve out a niche for myself in the world of investigative journalism.
  • Whitney, mother of Xavier, is a real estate titan who, along with her British husband, has found her niche selling luxurious underground bunkers to wealthy clients looking for a safe space to hunker down in the event of a climate apocalypse.
• 6

  IslamlifestylereligionAn arrow woven into a prayer rug pointing in the direction of qibla.

nicheverb/niːʃ/

• 1

  To place in a niche.

  • a niched vase
• 2

  businessmarketingTo specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.

  • Product differentiation will be mostly limited to market niching and fashion.

nicheadj/niːʃ/

• 1

  Pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal; obscure.

  • niche products
  • niche audience