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

Many pharmacies sell salt water in a container with a nozzle and even spray bottles that can be refilled with a homemade saltwater solution. —Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025

The unit also comes with a lineup of handy tools, including a two-in-one wide nozzle and brush tool for switching between tasks quickly as well as a crevice tool to help reach tight spaces, edges, and corners. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025

This mixture was extruded through a nozzle in layers by a Coral 3D printer to create the basic shell of the house. —New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2025

The nozzle pours a thick stream of concrete while gliding precisely on its course, stacking each layer, one after another, about an inch thick. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

diminutive of nose

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for nozzle

• causal
• clausal
• tahsil
• 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