Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nephew

noun
/ˈnɛfjuː/
Definition
A son of one’s sibling or sibling-in-law.
Examples
  • My nephew just graduated from high school.
  • She has a nephew who loves to play soccer.
  • This Christmas, I’m taking my nephew to the zoo.
Meaning
The term nephew is used to refer to a boy or young man who is the son of your brother or sister.
Synonyms
  • none