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

Once the cleaner has been applied, attach a high-pressure nozzle to the pressure washer. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Vertical takeoff capability and thrust-vectoring nozzles help CobraJet pursue maneuvering drones without relying on a runway. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

At the low end, a dog washing station is a hose, a spray nozzle and somewhere to clip the leash. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 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