Synonyms of nose

nose 1 of 2

noun

ˈnōz 

1

as in snout

the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity

with that nose, the baby sure looks like his father

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snout
• proboscis
• nozzle
• schnoz
• smeller
• honker
• schnozzle
• beak
• conk
• snoot
• neb
• pug
• pugnose

2

as in tip

the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow

bent the wire around the nose of the pliers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tip
• end
• apex
• cusp
• pike
• point
• sticker
• nib
• tine
• prong
• pinpoint
• spike
• barb
• prickle
• snag
• jag

nose

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verb

1

as in to sniff

to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose

could nose the garbage from across the street

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sniff
• smell
• inhale
• snuff
• whiff
• scent
• breathe
• drink (in)
• snort
• respire
• snuffle
• savor

2

as in to interfere

to interest oneself in what is not one's concern

a neighbor who likes to nose around in everyone else's business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interfere
• mess
• poke
• snoop
• pry
• butt in
• meddle
• obtrude
• intervene
• intrude
• intermeddle
• muck (about or around)
• interlope
• intercede
• invade
• trespass
• encroach
• fool
• monkey
• fiddle
• chisel (in)
• tamper
• play
• infringe
• interpose
• barge (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• ignore
• shun
• disregard
• overlook
• eschew
• neglect

3

as in to drag

to move slowly

the line to get tickets is just nosing, so we are going to be here for a while

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drag
• crawl
• poke
• creep
• snail
• limp
• shuffle
• inch
• slouch
• ooze
• creak (along)
• plod
• tramp
• trudge
• lumber
• shamble

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• race
• speed
• fly
• float
• sail
• glide
• tear
• zip
• whiz
• hurry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nose

Noun

This Russian heirloom tomato was named Buratino (the name for Pinocchio in Russian) after its long, pointed nose. —Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 1 May 2026

Measles symptoms typically appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus and often include high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes. —Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

Verb

If the bathroom door were not closed tightly, Lily would nose it open and join the often-startled occupant. —Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026

When Mochi nosed the one with truffles, Pera gave him a treat. —Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026

Phrases Containing nose

• look down one's nose (at)
• nose out
• on the nose
• thumb one's nose (at)