nephew

noun
UK: /ˈnefjuː/
US: /ˈnefjuː/

  1. A son of your brother or sister, or a son of your brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

    1. My nephew is coming to visit me this weekend. [ ] [ ]
    2. She always buys extravagant gifts for her nephew on his birthday, which makes him very happy. [ ] [ ]

  2. A male relative, especially a younger one, who is considered as needing guidance or support.

    1. The old man treated his young nephew as a son after his parents died. [ ] [ ]
    2. He took his nephew under his wing and taught him everything he knew about the business. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nephew" in English means: A son of your brother or sister, or a son of your brother-in-law or sister-in-law., A male relative, especially a younger one, who is considered as needing guidance or support..

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

Example usage of "nephew": "My nephew is coming to visit me this weekend.". More examples on the page.