Niche

/niːʃ/

noun

A specific place or role where someone or something best fits.

He finally found his niche in sports journalism.

Definition 1 of 4

Pro Tip 1/3

Use 'niche' to describe where a person's abilities are best utilized or most fulfilled.

After trying many jobs, she found her niche in graphic design.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Finding your niche' often implies discovering your unique strengths in the professional world.

Mentors advised him to find his niche to succeed.

Pro Tip 3/3

'Niche' can relate to where one fits in socially or culturally, not just professionally.

She has a niche among the community activists.

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