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

Its thrust-vectoring exhaust nozzle now extends noticeably beyond the rear edges of its wings. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

For the finishing touch, simply follow the instructions in the install program to run a nozzle check, print an alignment page, put the page on the scan bed, and let the printer scan it and align itself automatically. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

An important mission … The launch is critical for ULA after its new flagship rocket suffered nozzle failures on its solid rocket boosters on two of its first four missions, most recently during a flight in February. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

The nozzle is also very slim, which helps the liquidy formula dispense more precisely onto my fingers without running everywhere. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

diminutive of nose

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for nozzle

• causal
• clausal
• 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