aunt

Definition

  • noun: the sister of your father or mother or the wife of your uncle
  • noun: the sister of one's father or mother
  • synonyms: auntie, blood brother, brethren

Examples

  • Hundreds of people write in to the paper's 'agony aunt' [=('US') 'advice columnist'] every week.

  • He has three 'aunts' and two uncles.

  • This is my 'Aunt' Mary.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - You look beautiful, cous. - Thanks. So this is your club, your hideout? - Yeah. - I came here to check it out. It's so strange, just me and Aunt Connie in the house. - I feel better when I'm with you. - What's wrong, sweetheart? - I'm scared about my father. - Don't be. Don't worry. (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III
  • (..) He wants to personally congratulate you. Show his respect. - Do I have to see him? - He says you're his patron. Hey, Vinnie! - Who's your favourite aunt? - You are. Today I'll talk to Michael about your little problem. If you'd warned me, I would have worn a better suit. Meucci... (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III