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

Second rhinoplasties are typically much more expensive—and the more complex the case, the higher the cost. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026

In an exclusive interview with CBS, the attorneys alleged that the teen experienced complications related to anesthesia before having a rhinoplasty at Svelta Plastic Surgery. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

Martinez, a student, died Tuesday after complications related to a rhinoplasty procedure at Svelta Plastic Surgery. — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 28 May 2026

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

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