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n. A recess in a wall, as for holding a statue or urn.

n. A cranny, hollow, or crevice, as in rock.

n. A situation or activity specially suited to a person's interests, abilities, or nature: found her niche in life.

n. A special area of demand for a product or service: "One niche that is approaching mass-market proportions is held by regional magazines” ( Brad Edmondson).

n. Ecology The function or position of an organism or population within an ecological community.

n. Ecology The particular area within a habitat occupied by an organism.

v. To place in a niche.

n. 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.

n. A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.

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

n. An arrow woven into a Muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.

n. 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.

n. A nook or recess; specifically, a recess in a wall for the reception of a statue, a vase, or other ornament.

n. Hence Figuratively, a position or condition in which a person or thing is placed; one's assigned or appropriate place.

To furnish with a niche or with niches.

To place in a niche, literally or figuratively.

n. (ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species)

n. a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it

n. a small concavity

n. an enclosure that is set back or indented

""I'm going to sit down and talk with the offense, defense, special teams, and let them know what I think my niche is and where I should be spending my time," Haywood said."

niched    niches    niching   

condition    status    station    place   

recess    tabernacle    fenes-tella    kiblah    specialty    specialization   

Fitch    Ich    Mich    Mitch    Rich    Ritch    bewitch    bitch    ditch    enrich   

alcove    nook    recess    crevice    pillar    shrine    staircase    opening    cave    tomb