DictionaryRoot: niche
French

niche

recess or kennel; earlier derivation uncertain

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A bow-rehairing specialist occupies a small, clearly differentiated work counter beside a general instrument display, making a narrow professional niche visible within the broader world of music.
noun

niche

NEESH/niːʃ/

A specialized position, role, market, or area of interest.

Etymology

A wall recess or nook became a figurative fitted place in work, markets, or interests.

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