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uncle

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle means: The brother of your mother or father, or the husband of your aunt.

noun

PARENT’S BROTHERA1

The brother of your mother or father, or the husband of your aunt.

  • My uncle lives near us.
  • I visited my aunt and uncle yesterday.
  • How many uncles do you have?

Common phrases: my uncle, uncle and aunt, someone’s uncle

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