nozzle

noun

noz·​zle ˈnä-zəl 

1

a

: a projecting vent of something

b

: a short tube with a taper or constriction used (as on a hose) to speed up or direct a flow of fluid

c

: a part in a rocket engine that accelerates the exhaust gases from the combustion chamber to a high velocity

2

slang : nose

Synonyms

• snout
• nose

Examples of nozzle in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s designed with dual nozzles for front and rear washes, a soft-closing seat and a sturdy, sittable lid. —Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Ionized gas is called a plasma, and it is electrically charged such that it can be directed and accelerated by electromagnetic fields out through a thruster nozzle, producing thrust. —Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Close-up footage during the parade revealed silver-grey flexible material around its engine nozzles, possibly silicone or composite rubber, which analysts suggest could represent a breakthrough in fuel storage or rapid-fueling technology. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025

During Tuesday’s re-inspection, five fruit flies were landing on the soda machine and nozzles. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

diminutive of nose

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for nozzle

• causal
• clausal
• tahsil
• menopausal
• postmenopausal
• premenopausal

Kids Definition

nozzle

noun

noz·​zle ˈnäz-əl 

: a short tube that narrows in the middle or toward one end and is often used (as on a hose or pipe) to direct or speed up a flow of fluid