Niche (Noun)

(ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species).

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The coral reef provides a niche for numerous species of fish and invertebrates to coexist.
The unique combination of temperature and humidity in the rainforest creates a niche for the exotic orchid.
The desert tortoise has adapted to its niche as a herbivore in the arid landscape of the American Southwest.
The niche of the monarch butterfly relies heavily on the presence of milkweed for its caterpillars to survive.
The owl's nocturnal hunting habits have secured its niche as a top predator in the forest ecosystem.

An enclosure that is set back or indented.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The ancient statue was placed in a niche in the wall of the temple, where it was protected from the elements.
The niche in the wall of the cathedral was ornately carved with intricate stone carvings.
The building's facade featured a series of arched niches, each containing a statue of a different saint.
The niche in the bedroom was a cozy reading nook, lined with plush cushions and soft lighting.
The Gothic church's exterior was adorned with a series of pointed niches, each containing a stone figure of an angel.

A position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it; "he found his niche in the academic world".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

She struggled to find her niche in the corporate world until she discovered her passion for market research.
As a talented writer and artist, she finally found her niche in publishing when she landed a job as a children's book illustrator.
He knew he had found his niche when he started volunteering at the local animal shelter and was offered a full-time position soon after.
She has carved out a niche for herself in the fashion industry as a go-to stylist for eco-friendly brands.
After years of trying out different careers, he discovered his niche in software development and has been thriving in the field ever since.

A small concavity.

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

The medieval chapel featured a niche in the wall, where a statue of the Virgin Mary was displayed.
In the garden, a small niche in the stone wall was home to a family of nesting birds.
The museum curator carefully placed the ancient vase in a niche to protect it from damage.
A small niche in the bathroom wall held a few extra towels and toiletries.
The intricate marble niche adorned the interior of the grand palazzo, adding to its opulence.