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plural niches
(architecture) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. quotations examples
On the margin of this long tract, are abundance of shrines and images, defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed.
1641, John Evelyn, edited by William Bray, John Evelyn's Diary, volume 1, London: Henry Colburn, published 1850, page 34
Any similar position, literal or figurative. examples
Specifically, a cremation niche; a columbarium. examples
(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. quotations examples
Whitney, mother of Xavier, is a real estate titan who, along with her British husband, has found her niche selling luxurious underground bunkers to wealthy clients looking for a safe space to hunker down in the event of a climate apocalypse.
2022 April 5, Elizabeth Wetmore, “How Far Will Parents Go to Protect Their Sons?”, in The New York Times
(Islam) An arrow woven into a prayer rug pointing in the direction of qibla. examples
third-person singular simple present niches, present participle niching, simple past and past participle niched
(transitive) To place in a niche. examples
(transitive, marketing) To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market. quotations examples
Product differentiation will be mostly limited to market niching and fashion.
2002, Frederick Betz, Executive Strategy, page 92
comparative more niche or nicher, superlative most niche or nichest
Pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal; obscure. quotations examples
You can go even more niche if you like though and choose 'crocheting' or 'bird sewing patterns' but the 'more niche' you go, the more you narrow your audience.
2016, BookLover, How to Become A Massive YouTube Celebrity