Dictionary nicheSpecialized role

noun

niche

NEESH/niːʃ/

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

The bow-repair specialist occupies a niche within the instrument shop.

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.

Etymology

nicheFrenchrecess or kennel; earlier derivation uncertain

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

More examples

The shop fills a niche in the market.
He finds a professional niche in restoring old maps.

Forms

niche

Similar words

specialty: A focused area of skill or work.
role: A function that need not be narrow or specialized.