Definition

The sister of your parent or the wife of your uncle.

Example

"My aunt baked cookies."

"Aunt Maria tells the funniest stories from her childhood in the countryside."

"They visited his aunt every summer, and she always made them feel welcome and loved."

Explanation

An “aunt” is the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle. She can be a close family member, sometimes like a second mother. Aunts often play important roles in family life—caring, advising, or simply being there to have fun with their nieces and nephews.