nozzle

noun

ˈnä-zəl How to pronounce nozzle (audio)
Definition of nozzlenext
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

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Recent Examples of nozzle The wand is surprisingly lightweight, weighing less than 2 pounds, and is made from noncorrosive metal and a zinc nozzle. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 That means aiming the nozzle down the hair shaft, not at it from every angle, and keeping heat in check. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 The air pressure is usually sufficient to clear light debris, and the nozzle straw fits nicely into the drain openings without the risk associated with shop air. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026 Use a garden hose with a spray nozzle to rinse them off these surfaces and keep them from building up. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nozzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nozzle
  1. nose
  2. snout
Noun
  • Freckles constellated the bridge of her nose and the span of her shoulders.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In Afghanistan, courageous teachers and students are finding ways to educate girls right under the Taliban’s nose.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of nose
Noun
  • This animal, with its long anteater snout and small ears, starred in Arthur's Nose, published in 1976.
    — Ashley Montgomery, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Gaboon viper, which has two hornlike projections on its snout, feeds mainly on rodents and ground-dwelling birds.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of snout

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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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