aunt
Translation
aunt
Examples
My aunt lives in California.
My aunt lives in California.
Aunt Mary is coming to visit.
Aunt Mary is coming to visit.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s aunt)) the sister of your father or mother She is my favorite aunt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: auntie (informal)
Etymology
From Old French 'ante', from Latin 'amita' (father's sister).
Memory Tips
An 'aunt' is a parent's sister or an uncle's wife. Remember the 'ant' in the word and picture an ant bringing your aunt a gift.