Synonyms of nozzle

nozzle

noun

ˈnä-zəl 

slang

as in nose

the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity

in this classic film noir, a private eye gets his nozzle sliced when he starts poking it into places where it's not welcome

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nose
• snout
• proboscis
• schnozzle
• beak
• honker
• smeller
• conk
• neb
• schnoz
• snoot
• pug
• pugnose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nozzle

If the gas nozzle became clogged or leaked, pockets of concentrated acetylene could build up and ignite, causing localized explosions. — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

Organic matter was found on the soda and tea nozzles and there was no hot water at one of the sinks. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026

To make cleaning easier, simply attach a spray nozzle to the top of the bottle. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026

Massive robotic nozzles squirted layer upon layer of concrete under the high desert sun. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026