niche (EN)

noun, adjective, verb

noun “niche”

1. a small space in a wall designed to hold a statue or other decoration
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   The old church had a beautiful marble statue of an angel placed in a niche above the entrance.
2. a special area or position that is very suitable for someone, especially in business
   After years of trying different jobs, Maria finally found her niche in designing eco-friendly clothing for children.
3. the specific role or function of an organism or species within an ecological community, which can be similar for different organisms in different locations
   In the forest, woodpeckers and tree frogs each have their own niche, with woodpeckers eating insects from tree bark and tree frogs catching bugs near the leaves.

adjective “niche”

1. describing products, services, or interests that are designed for a small, specific group of people
   The store specializes in niche books that only a few people are interested in.

verb “niche”

1. to put something in a niche or decorative space in a wall
   She niched the small statue into the alcove above the fireplace.