niche
CEFR: C1
A specialized, highly defined segment of the commercial market catering to specific customer needs, tastes, or demographic requirements.
Synonyms
- specialised segment
- specialism
Common Collocations
- ecological niche
- niche market
- carve out a niche
Example Sentence
Boutique roasteries succeeded by occupying a profitable niche market in ethically sourced artisan coffee.