niche
/niːʃ/
EN
A specialized, targeted segment of a market, population, or activity; also a small recessed space in a wall.
That small business found a profitable niche selling handmade ceramic pet bowls.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle French 'niche' meaning a recess in a wall, which originated from the Italian 'nicchia', ultimately from Latin 'nidus' meaning nest. The modern business meaning developed in the early 20th century.
Translations
简体中文
利基,小众市场,壁龛
繁體中文
利基,小眾市場,壁龕
日本語
ニッチ,壁龕,適所
한국어
니치,틈새 시장,벽감
Deutsch
Nische,Marktnische,Wandnische
Español
nicho,nicho de mercado,hornacina
Português
nicho,nicho de mercado,recesso
Français
Tiếng Việt
ngách,thị trường ngách,hốc tường
Related Words
segmentspecialtyrecessniche market