aunt

noun

ˈant  ˈänt 

1

: the sister of one's father or mother

2

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Coop has stepped into that role as her aunt and Preach is an amazing father, but there’s a hole that’s created by her mom being missing. —Emily Longeretta, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025

Several of Campos' relatives traveled Thursday to Washington, his aunt told WKMG. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025

She’s also spoken about how immigration has shaped her own family’s history, detailing how her aunt and grandparents crossed the Mexican border to start their lives in the U.S. before she was born in a 2019 essay for Time. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025

When her grandparents arrived, her aunt Mandy Jones told her grandfather to take a seat, as there was a surprise waiting. —Jordan Greene, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French ante, from Latin amita; akin to Old High German amma mother, nurse, Greek amma nurse

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing aunt

• agony aunt
• aunt-in-law
• great-aunt

Kids Definition

aunt

noun

ˈant 

ˈȧnt

1

: the sister of one's father or mother

2

: the wife of one's uncle or aunt