rhinoplasty

noun

rhi·​no·​plas·​ty ˈrī-nō-ˌpla-stē 

plural rhinoplasties

: plastic surgery on the nose usually for cosmetic purposes

Examples of rhinoplasty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beauty tourism refers to traveling internationally for cosmetic or aesthetic procedures rather than receiving them locally, with treatments ranging from skincare and injectables to surgical enhancements like rhinoplasty and body contouring. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026

The treatments cover a wide spectrum, from skincare and injectables to surgical enhancements like rhinoplasty and body contouring. —Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026

Treatments span a wide spectrum, from skincare and injectables to surgical enhancements such as rhinoplasty and body contouring. —Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026

After filming season one, Taylor gifted herself a breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, a tummy tuck, Botox, and filler in her lips, chin, and jaw. —Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rhinoplasty

• actuary
• antiquary
• bolsheviki
• bronchoscopy
• calliope
• chelicerae
• colposcopy
• covenantee
• cruciferae
• cystoscopy
• diastole
• distributee

Medical Definition

rhinoplasty

noun

rhi·​no·​plas·​ty ˈrī-nō-ˌplas-tē 

plural rhinoplasties

: plastic surgery on the nose usually for cosmetic purposes

called also nose job