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

• snout
• nose

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

In his bag, 12 cans of spray paint, multiple paint markers and an array of different tips and nozzles. —Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025

During the flood, water filled the train tunnels, where the constriction increased the flow velocity like a garden hose nozzle. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025

This portable water flosser comes with four interchangeable nozzle heads and a carrying case. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025

The self-cleaning nozzle is ergonomically curved for comfort and automatically rinses itself before and after use. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 16 July 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