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

Then, just like a conventional chemical rocket, this propellant is transformed into a hot gas and expelled out of a nozzle, blasting the rocket forward. —Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025

For narrow drinking accessories or designs, such as a reusable straw, nozzle or spout, Ek carries a pipe or tube brush. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025

There’s a removable pod for cleaning under furniture, as well as a detachable nozzle for upholstery, stairs, and more. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025

The drive-thru soda machine nozzle had residue. —Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 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