recess, niche
(noun) an enclosure that is set back or indented
recess, recession, niche, corner
(noun) a small concavity
niche, ecological niche
(noun) (ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species)
niche
(noun) a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it; “he found his niche in the academic world”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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.
Synonym: 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.
niche (third-person singular simple present niches, present participle niching, simple past and past participle niched)
(transitive) To place in a niche.
(transitive, marketing) To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.
niche (comparative more niche, superlative most niche)
Pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal.
• Chien, chine, chinĂ©
Source: Wiktionary
Niche, n. Etym: [F., fr. It. nicchia, prop., a shell-like recess in a wall, fr. nicchio a shellfish, mussel, fr. L. mytilus.]
Definition: 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. Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed. Evelun.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
