aunt Meaning & Definition
/æ ~ ɑː/
What Does Aunt Mean?
Aunt is used as a noun meaning The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent. It can also mean The female cousin or cousin-in-law of one’s parent.
Aunt in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /æ ~ ɑː/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | auntie, aunty and auntyji |
| Antonyms | uncle, niece and nephew |
| Plural | aunts |
Aunt Definition (Noun)
- The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.
- The female cousin or cousin-in-law of one’s parent.
- A woman of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.
- Any elderly woman.
- A procuress or bawd.
Noun
- The female cousin of one’s parent.
Synonyms of Aunt
Aunt synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Aunt
Word Forms & Grammar
aunt (plural aunts)
Words That Rhyme With Aunt
Origin of Aunt
From Middle English aunte, from Anglo-Norman aunte, from Old French ante, from Latin amita (“father's sister”). Displaced native Middle English modrie (“aunt”) (from Old English mōdriġe (“maternal aunt”); compare Old English faþu, faþe (“paternal aunt”)).
Pronouncing Aunt
The standard pronunciation of aunt is /æ ~ ɑː/, spoken in 2 syllables.
Quick Answers About Aunt
What part of speech is aunt?
Aunt is a noun.
What is another word for aunt?
Close synonyms of aunt are auntie, aunty and auntyji. See the full list of aunt synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of aunt?
The plural of aunt is aunts.