1
: the nosepiece of a helmet
2
: a nasal part
3
: a nasal consonant
1
: of or relating to the nose
2
a
: uttered with the soft palate lowered and with passage of air through the nose (as with \m\, \n\, \ŋ\, \ōⁿ\, or \aⁿ\)
b
: characterized by resonance produced through the nose
3
of a musical tone
: sharp, penetrating
Examples of nasal in a Sentence
Adjective
a bottle of nasal spray
the nasal consonants and
the nasal vowels in French
Her voice is harsh and nasal.
Recent Examples on the Web
Joanne Fowler, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
This nasal spray delivers saline evenly to get rid of excess mucus, flush out allergens, and moisturize your nasal passages.16
6.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Dec. 2023
The Food and Drug Administration declined to approve ARS Pharmaceuticals’ epinephrine nasal spray and asked the company to submit more data proving the medication was safe and effective, according to the company.
—Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 20 Sep. 2023
The epinephrine nasal spray would have been the first needle-free alternative to epinephrine autoinjectors like EpiPens.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2023
Over-the-counter nasal spray The version of naloxone being considered for over-the-counter use is a single 4 milligram dose, given as nasal spray.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 15 Feb. 2023
His clinical research group got Narcan nasal spray approved, and helped get a diazepam nasal spray approved for the treatment of epilepsy.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 20 Sep. 2023
The training comes off the heels of the Food and Drug Administration approving the first over-the-counter opioid reversal drug, known as naloxone and often marketed as NARCAN, in nasal spray form in March.
—Breccan F. Thies, Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2023
Consider using a steroid nasal spray or lozenges instead.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 19 Oct. 2023
Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
Picking your nose can damage the delicate tissue that lines the nasal passages.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
Comedy nerds and oddballs of all stripes embraced the show, especially its singularly off-putting heroine, a woman with a garish overbite, a sordid past and a strangely infectious nasal drawl.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Depending on what virus is being considered, this sample can be blood, sputum, nasal secretions, or saliva.
—Tanya Feke, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2024
Common treatments include antihistamine pills that block histamine, a chemical the immune system releases that can cause a variety of symptoms like itching, and nasal corticosteroids, which are sprays that can help with stuffiness.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Milk and nasal swab samples from sick cattle on at least two dairy farms in Texas and two in Kansas have tested positive for bird flu, according to federal and state officials.
—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
Experts say the way to fight back against allergies is to take oral medications or use nasal spray.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
For relief from environmental allergies, Dr. Craig suggests using oral antihistamines or nasal steroids.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 22 Mar. 2024
Noun
Sinus infections are a common side effect of the surgery, and Rhonda has had to use a medicinal nasal rinse twice a day ever since to prevent them.
—Joanne Fowler, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
This nasal spray delivers saline evenly to get rid of excess mucus, flush out allergens, and moisturize your nasal passages.16
6.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Dec. 2023
The Food and Drug Administration declined to approve ARS Pharmaceuticals’ epinephrine nasal spray and asked the company to submit more data proving the medication was safe and effective, according to the company.
—Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 20 Sep. 2023
The epinephrine nasal spray would have been the first needle-free alternative to epinephrine autoinjectors like EpiPens.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2023
Over-the-counter nasal spray The version of naloxone being considered for over-the-counter use is a single 4 milligram dose, given as nasal spray.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 15 Feb. 2023
His clinical research group got Narcan nasal spray approved, and helped get a diazepam nasal spray approved for the treatment of epilepsy.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 20 Sep. 2023
The training comes off the heels of the Food and Drug Administration approving the first over-the-counter opioid reversal drug, known as naloxone and often marketed as NARCAN, in nasal spray form in March.
—Breccan F. Thies, Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2023
Consider using a steroid nasal spray or lozenges instead.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 19 Oct. 2023
Adjective
Try a long-acting nasal decongestant Many ENT specialists recommend using a long-acting nasal decongestant to offset any inflammation that may be affecting your nasal passages and interfering with Eustachian tube function.
—Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
Picking your nose can damage the delicate tissue that lines the nasal passages.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
Comedy nerds and oddballs of all stripes embraced the show, especially its singularly off-putting heroine, a woman with a garish overbite, a sordid past and a strangely infectious nasal drawl.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Depending on what virus is being considered, this sample can be blood, sputum, nasal secretions, or saliva.
—Tanya Feke, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2024
Common treatments include antihistamine pills that block histamine, a chemical the immune system releases that can cause a variety of symptoms like itching, and nasal corticosteroids, which are sprays that can help with stuffiness.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Milk and nasal swab samples from sick cattle on at least two dairy farms in Texas and two in Kansas have tested positive for bird flu, according to federal and state officials.
—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
Experts say the way to fight back against allergies is to take oral medications or use nasal spray.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
For relief from environmental allergies, Dr. Craig suggests using oral antihistamines or nasal steroids.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Nasal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nasal. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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nasal
1 of 2 noun
na·sal
ˈnā-zəl 
: a nasal consonant
nasal
2 of 2 adjective1
: of or relating to the nose
2
a
: uttered with passage of air through the nose
the nasal consonants \m\, \n\, and \ŋ\
the nasal vowels in French
b
: marked by resonance produced through the nose
speaking in a nasal tone
Medical Definition
nasal
1 of 2 noun
na·sal
ˈnā-zəl
: a nasal part (as a bone)
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