| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Language: | French |
| Origin: | Old French nicher 'to nest', from Latin nidus 'nest' |
1 [countable] if you find your niche, you find a job or activity that is very suitable for you :
He's managed to create a niche for himself in local politics.
He's managed to create a niche for himself in local politics.2 [singular]BB an opportunity to sell a product or service to a particular group of people who have similar needs, interests etc
3 [countable]DHTBB a hollow place in a wall, often made to hold a statue