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

Sheen, who has undergone other cosmetic enhancements such as a rhinoplasty, in addition to filler for her nose and lips, has been very candid about the decisions she's made regarding her augmentation. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 July 2025

In 2016, the Big Bang Theory star opened up to Women's Health about her past procedures, telling the magazine that she's had rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and fillers in her neck. —Maria Yagoda, People.com, 5 July 2025

As mentioned, micropore tape can help to prevent swelling of the nose following recent septum repairs or rhinoplasties. —Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025

Housewives: where rhinoplasty revisions are just part of the glow-up journey. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rhinoplasty

• actuary
• antiquary
• bolsheviki
• calliope
• chelicerae
• covenantee
• cruciferae
• diastole
• distributee
• hyperbole
• interviewee
• origami

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