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noun

ˈnōz How to pronounce nose (audio)
Definition of nosenext
1
as in snout
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity with that nose, the baby sure looks like his father

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2
as in tip
the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow bent the wire around the nose of the pliers

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nose

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verb

1
as in to sniff
to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose could nose the garbage from across the street

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2
as in to interfere
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern a neighbor who likes to nose around in everyone else's business

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3
as in to drag
to move slowly the line to get tickets is just nosing, so we are going to be here for a while

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Recent Examples of nose
Noun
Koya is the sleepy koala with baby blue fur and a violet nose. — Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 10 July 2026 Fins near the spacecraft's nose and base control its orientation and attitude, which remains mostly horizontal during its freefall. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 July 2026
Verb
The plane went down, apparently nose first, about 14 miles northwest of Miami International. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 The scents were nosed by Lyn Harris and developed via Robertet, and the bottles — inspired by 19th century Chinese snuff bottles — feature porcelain caps designed by Jonathan Yamakami. — James Manso, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nose
  1. snout
  2. tip
  3. sniff
  4. interfere
  5. drag
  6. end
  7. smell
  8. mess
Noun
  • Their long, droopy tails would likely pull them downward and send their snouts bobbing up.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 15 July 2026
  • The animal had a hump over his shoulders where the gray color showed the lightest, and its nose and snout were long and tapering.
    — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
Definition of snout
Noun
  • All tips provided by psychics weren’t specific enough to investigate further, according to a former Orlando homicide detective who was interviewed as part of the study.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • Authorities said they were inundated with tips and false sightings and did not immediately follow up with Harshman.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
Definition of tip
Verb
  • When walking your dog, keep them from sniffing or chewing plants along trails and sidewalks.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Supervise pets outdoors, especially in unfamiliar areas, and keep dogs from sniffing or chewing plants on trails and sidewalks.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of sniff
Verb
  • Here’s when to watch and how to catch the best views before bright moonlight interferes.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • One area where the government interfered rather aggressively in the economy concerned the rates and tariffs the railroads charged.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Definition of interfere
Verb
  • The untethered AUVs hover above the seabed instead of dragging equipment across it, reducing sediment disturbance and limiting ecosystem disruption.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • Overall, the plan is on par with a request the White House submitted to Congress last month, as the Iran war drags past four months.
    — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of drag
Noun
  • Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.
    — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of end
Verb
  • Inside, the 40 sheep that were included in the scene made things smell a bit unpleasant.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
  • Similarly, deodorizing products like baking soda and charcoal filters can keep your trash from smelling and ultimately attracting fruit flies, Messenger says.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 16 July 2026
Definition of smell
Verb
  • There was something a little therapeutic about messing it up.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 June 2026
  • The sequence in which Carmy tries to talk Richie down from a panic attack feels equally dynamic and alive right to its conclusion — when Carmy pretends they’ve gotten locked in, just as Carmy once was, to mess with Richie’s head.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Definition of mess

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“Nose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nose. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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