/nich/ , n., adj., v., niched, niching .
n.
1. an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object.
2. a place or position suitable or appropriate for a person or thing: to find one's niche in the business world.
3. a distinct segment of a market.
4. Ecol. the position or function of an organism in a community of plants and animals.
adj.
5. pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal: niche advertising.
v.t.
6. to place (something) in a niche.
[ 1605-15; nicher to make a nest nidiculare, deriv. of L nidus NEST ]
Syn. 2. calling, vocation, slot, berth.