English Word · Advanced
co-aunt
a woman's sister, as aunt in common to the children of a third sibling
Pronunciation: say co-aunt
Meaning
a woman's sister, as aunt in common to the children of a third sibling
Example
A few years ago, my sister and co-aunt Judy started flying [our niece and nephew] Violet and Dash down to California to spend a week with her
A few years ago, my sister and co-aunt Judy started flying [our niece and nephew] Violet and Dash down to California to spend a week with her
Practice tips
- Practice co-aunt out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.