plural hose or hoses
1
2
: a flexible tube for conveying fluids (as from a faucet or hydrant)
hosed; hosing
1
a
: to spray, water, or wash with a hose
—often used with down
hose down a stable floor
b
slang
: to fire automatic weapons at
—usually used with down
Synonyms
Noun
Verb
Examples of hose in a Sentence
Noun
There are several hoses stored in the shed.
We need another 50 feet of hose.
Verb
when the guy failed to return with our money, we realized that we had been hosed
Recent Examples on the Web
Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024
Make sure to water hydrangeas at the base or roots with drip irrigation or soaker hoses.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
The Bissell Little Green also comes with a 3-inch stain-removing tool, a self-cleaning hose tool, a crevice spraying tool, and a trial size of Spot and Stain, which is formulated with Febreze to keep your spaces looking and smelling fresh.
—Amy Gordon, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
In his later years, any plumber called to the Mulholland Drive house would find himself being followed around by Marlon, who’d also peer underneath the sinks alongside him and ask about torque wrench brands and hose bib fits.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Firefighters from Washington, Philadelphia and even New York rushed to help put out the flames, but without standard couplings, their hoses couldn’t connect to the Baltimore hydrants.
—Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
That's where building owner John Guttridge was standing and looking proudly at the growing pile of hose and old equipment.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 4 Mar. 2024
It’s also designed for indoor or outdoor use, and have made installation a breeze: just fill your Plunge with a hose, set your temp (as low as 39°F) and commence your new morning routine.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 28 Mar. 2024
Or use a natural-fiber scrub brush and a hose for rinsing, as instructions for TimberTech Composite Deck Cleaner suggest.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024
Experts warn its multibillion-dollar valuation defies logic Those who have already swallowed the high borrowing costs to short Trump Media are getting hosed.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Most doormats can be vacuumed, shaken, swept, or hosed off, although some can also be spot cleaned or even washed in the washing machine.
—Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
Asha Simple Border rug can be hosed down outside and spot-treated for any mild stains using rug cleaner.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2024
Mites can be hosed off the foliage outdoors on a warm winter day or in a shower stall.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2024
Los Angeles leaders condemned viral video of a contractor for a nonprofit organization hosing down a sidewalk as a homeless person scrambles to collect their belongings.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2024
When the injection rate decreased, the compressed air expanded and expelled water through a metal pipe or hose toward the fire.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2024
Thoroughly hose down the piece, and using a wire brush, firmly brush down the entire surface to remove mold lines and reveal the stone-like look of the perlite.
—Kenneth Setzer, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Noun
To build a hose guide yourself, hammer a 24-inch length of rebar into the soil on the edge of a planting bed by a corner.
—Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024
Make sure to water hydrangeas at the base or roots with drip irrigation or soaker hoses.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
The Bissell Little Green also comes with a 3-inch stain-removing tool, a self-cleaning hose tool, a crevice spraying tool, and a trial size of Spot and Stain, which is formulated with Febreze to keep your spaces looking and smelling fresh.
—Amy Gordon, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
In his later years, any plumber called to the Mulholland Drive house would find himself being followed around by Marlon, who’d also peer underneath the sinks alongside him and ask about torque wrench brands and hose bib fits.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Firefighters from Washington, Philadelphia and even New York rushed to help put out the flames, but without standard couplings, their hoses couldn’t connect to the Baltimore hydrants.
—Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
That's where building owner John Guttridge was standing and looking proudly at the growing pile of hose and old equipment.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 4 Mar. 2024
It’s also designed for indoor or outdoor use, and have made installation a breeze: just fill your Plunge with a hose, set your temp (as low as 39°F) and commence your new morning routine.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 28 Mar. 2024
Or use a natural-fiber scrub brush and a hose for rinsing, as instructions for TimberTech Composite Deck Cleaner suggest.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Verb
Some households may qualify for the Idaho Power Heating and Cooling Efficiency Program, which provides a smart thermostat for $50 a month.
Brush or hose off leaves and debris from the outside A/C or heat pump unit.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024
Experts warn its multibillion-dollar valuation defies logic Those who have already swallowed the high borrowing costs to short Trump Media are getting hosed.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Most doormats can be vacuumed, shaken, swept, or hosed off, although some can also be spot cleaned or even washed in the washing machine.
—Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
Asha Simple Border rug can be hosed down outside and spot-treated for any mild stains using rug cleaner.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2024
Mites can be hosed off the foliage outdoors on a warm winter day or in a shower stall.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2024
Los Angeles leaders condemned viral video of a contractor for a nonprofit organization hosing down a sidewalk as a homeless person scrambles to collect their belongings.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2024
When the injection rate decreased, the compressed air expanded and expelled water through a metal pipe or hose toward the fire.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2024
Thoroughly hose down the piece, and using a wire brush, firmly brush down the entire surface to remove mold lines and reveal the stone-like look of the perlite.
—Kenneth Setzer, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English hosa stocking, husk; akin to Old High German hosa leg covering
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
Verb
1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of hose was
before the 12th century
Phrases Containing hose
Dictionary Entries Near hose
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“Hose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hose. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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2 of 2 verb
hosed; hosing
: to spray, water, or wash with a hose
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