aunt

noun
UK: /ɑːnt/
US: /ænt/

  1. The sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle.

    1. My aunt lives in Canada now. [ ] [ ]
    2. My mother's sister, my aunt Susan, is coming to visit this summer with her family. [ ] [ ]

  2. A familiar term for a kind older woman, even if not related.

    1. She is a kind aunt to all the neighborhood kids. [ ] [ ]
    2. The older woman was always there offering advice like a favorite aunt. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

relative kinswoman

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aunt" in English means: The sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle., A familiar term for a kind older woman, even if not related..

The phonetic transcription of "aunt" is /ɑːnt/ in British English and /ænt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aunt": relative, kinswoman.

Example usage of "aunt": "My aunt lives in Canada now.". More examples on the page.