nozzle

noun

noz·​zle ˈnä-zəl 

1

a

: a projecting vent of something

b

: a short tube with a taper or constriction used (as on a hose) to speed up or direct a flow of fluid

c

: a part in a rocket engine that accelerates the exhaust gases from the combustion chamber to a high velocity

2

slang : nose

Synonyms of nozzle

• nose
• snout

Examples of nozzle in a Sentence

in this classic film noir, a private eye gets his nozzle sliced when he starts poking it into places where it's not welcome

Recent Examples on the Web

Chouinard says low-precipitation rotary nozzles, such as MP Rotators, are the clear winners. — The Spruce, 20 July 2026

In tests, engineers checked that the nozzle moved as planned and confirmed the propulsion system worked properly. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Best Amazon Garden and Outdoor New Arrivals This section features gardening and lawncare must-haves like a 50-foot gardening hose, a sprinkler, and this under-$15 water hose nozzle. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026

During Wednesday’s demonstration, the window washing drone began to elevate into the air as a high-pressure stream of water erupted from the nozzle, washing away the grime stuck on the Allapattah Goodwill Outlet’s walls. — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

diminutive of nose

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for nozzle

• causal
• clausal
• menopausal
• postmenopausal
• premenopausal

Kids Definition

nozzle

noun

noz·​zle ˈnäz-əl 

: a short tube that narrows in the middle or toward one end and is often used (as on a hose or pipe) to direct or speed up a flow of fluid