aunt

noun

ˈant

ˈänt

: the sister of one's father or mother

: the wife of one's uncle or aunt

aunthood

ˈant-ˌhu̇d

ˈänt-

noun

auntlike

ˈant-ˌlīk

ˈänt-

adjective

auntly adjective

Examples of aunt in a Sentence

He has three aunts and two uncles. This is my Aunt Mary.

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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Dec. 2024 Johnstone confirms the bot is still very much obsessed with Cady, who appears to be taking after her aunt by working on robotics. —

Nick Romano, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024 Your kindness and attention to my 87-year-old aunt is greatly appreciated. —

Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024 But John had not wanted to invite his aunt to their very private — and top secret — wedding on Cumberland Island, off the coast of Georgia, earlier that year, on Sept. 21. —

Liz McNeil, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aunt