Pronunciation Noun
niche (plural niches)
- (architecture) 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.
- Synonyms: nook
- (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.
- Synonyms: specialty, specialization,
- An arrow woven into a Muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.
- French: niche
- German: Nische, Mauernische, Wandnische, Mauerrücksprung
- Italian: nicchia, edicola
- Portuguese: nicho
- Russian: ни́ша
- Spanish: hornacina
- French: niche
- German: ökologische Nische
- Italian: nicchia
- Portuguese: nicho
- Russian: ни́ша
- Spanish: nicho
niche (niches, present participle niching; past and past participle niched)
- (transitive) To place in a niche.
- a niched vase
- (transitive, marketing) To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.
- 2002, Frederick Betz, Executive Strategy (page 92)
- Product differentiation will be mostly limited to market niching and fashion.
- 2002, Frederick Betz, Executive Strategy (page 92)
niche
- Pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal.
- niche products
- niche audience
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