nephew Definition
a son of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law..
Using nephew: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nephew" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
My nephew is coming to visit us this weekend.
Example
She loves spending time with her nephews and nieces.
Example
He treats his nephew like his own son.
nephew Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for nephew
- niece's son
- sister's son
- brother's son
Phrases with nephew
great-nephew
the son of one's nephew or niece
Example
I have a great-nephew who lives in Australia.
nephew-in-law
the husband of one's niece or nephew
Example
My nephew-in-law is a doctor.
step-nephew
the son of one's step-sibling
Example
My step-nephew is getting married next month.
Origins of nephew
from Old French 'neveu', from Latin 'nepos', meaning 'grandson, nephew'
Summary: nephew in Brief
The term 'nephew' [ˈnɛfjuː] refers to the son of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law. It is commonly used to refer to a male relative in a family. 'Nephew' has related terms like 'great-nephew,' 'nephew-in-law,' and 'step-nephew.'
