schnozzes

variants also schnozzolas
plural of schnoz, slang
as in noses
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity another smart remark like that and you'll get a bop on the schnoz

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Noun
  • Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.
    Real-Time News team, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The whiskey noses and drinks noticeably above its 54% ABV, resulting in a bold and memorable rye at every phase of the experience.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Pterosaurs were prehistoric predators that dominated the skies with pointed snouts that could catch prey on the move or from the water, according to National Geographic.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Keller noted that some airlines won't allow dogs with short snouts such as French Bulldogs to fly at all because of the stress that could put on the dog's ability to breathe.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The cream and sugar nozzles and coffee half-and-half dispenser had residue and dust accumulation.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Long nozzles shoot out fiberglass, which is then chopped into one-inch pieces; following behind the person wielding the nozzle is someone else with a tool that looks like a paint roller, which blends the resin and fiberglass expertly to remove any surface disruptions.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Schnozzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schnozzes. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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