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

The former uses a combustible fuel source that gets accelerated through a nozzle, while the latter uses electrical energy to convert propellant into kinetic energy. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026

One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Spray the cleaner onto the concrete surface using a low-pressure nozzle, following the instructions on the container. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Because the printer can switch directly between the left and right nozzles without a full AMS purge cycle, this setup can significantly reduce both filament waste and print time during multi-material jobs. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026