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

White and brown residue was found inside the soda gun nozzle. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Remember to pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, slowly squeeze the lever and move the nozzle side to side. —Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026

The core innovation centers on patent-pending nozzle blocks. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026

Submerge the faucet head and nozzles into the solution in the bag and secure it with rubber bands. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026

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