niche — a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service
Pronunciation (IPA): /niːʃ/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather found his niche selling vintage socks to hipsters.
- The company dominates its niche in eco-friendly pet toys.
- She carved out a profitable niche teaching dance to accountants.
niche
NOUN[/niːʃ/]
a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'niche' meaning a recess or alcove in a wall, derived from Old French 'nicher' meaning 'to nest,' which comes from Latin 'nidus' meaning 'nest.' The modern business sense emerged in the 20th century, metaphorically extending from a physical space to a specialized market position.
Breakdown
niche (from Latin nidus 'nest') → Old French nicher (to nest) → French niche (recess/alcove) → English niche (specialized market segment)
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📝Examples
“My grandfather found his niche selling vintage socks to hipsters.”
“The company dominates its niche in eco-friendly pet toys.”
“She carved out a profitable niche teaching dance to accountants.”
“Every species has its own ecological niche in the ecosystem.”
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