1
: the sister of one's father or mother
2
: the wife of one's uncle or aunt
Examples of aunt in a Sentence
He has three aunts and two uncles.
This is my Aunt Mary.
Recent Examples on the Web
Dozens of women and children were released, including my aunt, Aviva Siegel.
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CBS News, 28 Apr. 2024
Over time, remittances provided a source of modest generational wealth for Xavier Martinez’s Mexican grandparents, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews — to the point where his American family no longer feels the need to send money, except in times of emergency.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Atwell will play Diane, Nick’s (Kit Connor) aunt who takes him on a summer holiday to Menorca and has some tough advice to impart about his relationship with Charlie (Joe Locke).
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
This act sparked a comment from True's aunt, Kylie Jenner.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Replying to my questions, Robin keeps having to pause to take phone calls from a nurse caring for her ill, elderly aunt.
—R. O. Kwon, TIME, 22 Apr. 2024
Early one morning during that Passover, a pair of Nazi soldiers appeared at the aunt's door.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
In the meantime, encourage your husband to rethink the episode about his aunt.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Brothers, 3 and 6, Dead After They Were Rescued from House Fire and Hospitalized: 'Our Heart Aches'
Additionally, the boy's aunt paid tribute to Ethan and Barry on her Facebook page.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
CBS News, 28 Apr. 2024
Over time, remittances provided a source of modest generational wealth for Xavier Martinez’s Mexican grandparents, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews — to the point where his American family no longer feels the need to send money, except in times of emergency.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Atwell will play Diane, Nick’s (Kit Connor) aunt who takes him on a summer holiday to Menorca and has some tough advice to impart about his relationship with Charlie (Joe Locke).
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
This act sparked a comment from True's aunt, Kylie Jenner.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Replying to my questions, Robin keeps having to pause to take phone calls from a nurse caring for her ill, elderly aunt.
—R. O. Kwon, TIME, 22 Apr. 2024
Early one morning during that Passover, a pair of Nazi soldiers appeared at the aunt's door.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
In the meantime, encourage your husband to rethink the episode about his aunt.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Brothers, 3 and 6, Dead After They Were Rescued from House Fire and Hospitalized: 'Our Heart Aches'
Additionally, the boy's aunt paid tribute to Ethan and Barry on her Facebook page.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Aunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aunt. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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aunt
noun
ˈant 
ˈȧnt
1
: the sister of one's father or mother
2
: the wife of one's uncle
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