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

During Tuesday’s re-inspection, five fruit flies were landing on the soda machine and nozzles. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025

With new drivers, new nozzles, and new electronics, the earphones produce a broader soundstage that benefits music mixed for Spatial Audio. —PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025

The fridge then lowers the dispenser nozzle to fit your glass size (so there’s no spillage) and fills it up for you. —Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

These nozzles put out a sharp spray of water to clean leaves and blast away pests. —Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 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