Word: Nephew

Pronunciation

/ˈnefjuː/

Definitions

• Noun: A son of one’s brother or sister, or a son of one’s brother-in-law or sister-in-law; a male descendant in the next generation of one’s family, excluding one’s own children.

Example Sentences:

• Noun: “I was delighted to hear that my nephew got accepted into his first-choice university.”
• “The little boy playing with the toy car is my nephew; he’s the son of my eldest sister.”
• “As the only uncle, it’s my duty to teach my nephews how to play football.”

Phrases

• “My nephew and niece” - Refers to both the male and female children of a sibling.
• “To be like a father/mother to one’s nephew” - Meaning to have a significant influence or guidance role in their life due to absence or need.

Example Sentences

• “Being childless, I’ve taken on a parental role for my nephew since he was young.”
• “I’m babysitting my nephew while his parents are away on vacation.”

Synonyms

• Nibling (gender-neutral term for a niece or nephew)
• Relative’s son
• Sister’s/Sibling’s offspring
• Brother’s son
• Family member (more general)