Aunt
(noun)
- A sister or sister-in-law of one's parent.
- A woman who is the sister or sister-in-law of one's parent.
Origin:
Old english ǣmette "father"s sister", of germanic origin; related to dutch oom "uncle", german amme "nurse".
Examples:
- I spent the summer with my aunt and uncle in the countryside.
- She was very close to her aunt, who had raised her.
- He visited his aunt and uncle for the holidays.
- My aunt is my mother's sister.
- Aunt Mary is coming to stay with us for a week.