aunt

[ænt]

aunt Definition

the sister of someone's father or mother, or the wife of someone's uncle.

Using aunt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aunt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  My aunt is coming to visit us this weekend.

• Example

  She is my mother's younger sister and my favorite aunt.

• Example

  I have two aunts on my father's side.

aunt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aunt

• auntie
• aunty

Phrases with aunt

• great aunt

  the sister of someone's grandparent

  Example

  My great aunt always sends me a birthday card.

• aunt Sally

  a game in which players throw sticks at a wooden doll called Aunt Sally

  Example

  We played Aunt Sally at the fair.

• aunt Flo

  a slang term for menstruation

  Example

  I can't go swimming today because Aunt Flo is visiting.

Origins of aunt

from Middle English 'aunte', from Old French 'ante', from Latin 'amita'

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Summary: aunt in Brief

An 'aunt' [ænt] is the sister of someone's father or mother, or the wife of someone's uncle. It is a familial relationship that spans generations and is often associated with nurturing and care. Phrases like 'great aunt' and 'aunt Sally' use 'aunt' to denote extended family members or games. 'Aunt Flo' is a slang term for menstruation.