B1nounrelationships
US/ˈnef.juː/
UK/ˈnef.juː/
the son of your brother or sister, or of your husband's or wife's brother or sister
In context
My nephew is five years old, and he loves playing with toy trucks.
I bought a small gift for my nephew's birthday party on Saturday.
She has two nieces and a nephew, and she sees them every summer.
Words that go with nephew
verb + preposition
- play with my nephewI play with my nephew every Sunday afternoon.
adjective + noun
- favorite nephewHe gave his favorite nephew a new bike.
- young nephewHer young nephew asked a hundred questions.
noun + noun
- nieces and nephewsShe has seven nieces and nephews.
- uncle and nephewUncle and nephew spent the weekend fishing together.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My sister's son is my cousin.Correct: My sister's son is my nephew.