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
