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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Niche

/(nĭch)/ · IPA /niːʃ/
01 n. A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar pos…
  1. 1.
    A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.
    “Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed.” — Evelun.