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
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
Three soda nozzles were coated with slime and mold-like accumulation.
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Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
In the piezoelectric inkjet nozzle, the bending of the bimorph pushes ink out of the orifice.
—Phillip W. Barth, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Mar. 2024
Other features include a sleep mode with a night light, a rotating nozzle that controls the direction of the mist, and an essential oil diffuser.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024
The new ones have a better nozzle design that provides improved protection against clogging from earwax (sorry about that).
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Amazon’s best-selling garden hose nozzle is discounted for as little as $10 right now.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Spray with the nozzle pointed out toward the ears to get the greatest benefit and to avoid side effects like nose bleeds.
—Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Simply fill up the bottle, attach the nozzle, and spray to your heart’s content.
—Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
Most occupational/speech therapists recommend against the hard nozzle sippy cups, according to Parks.
—Lauren Wellbank, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
In the piezoelectric inkjet nozzle, the bending of the bimorph pushes ink out of the orifice.
—Phillip W. Barth, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Mar. 2024
Other features include a sleep mode with a night light, a rotating nozzle that controls the direction of the mist, and an essential oil diffuser.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024
The new ones have a better nozzle design that provides improved protection against clogging from earwax (sorry about that).
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Amazon’s best-selling garden hose nozzle is discounted for as little as $10 right now.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Spray with the nozzle pointed out toward the ears to get the greatest benefit and to avoid side effects like nose bleeds.
—Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Simply fill up the bottle, attach the nozzle, and spray to your heart’s content.
—Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
Most occupational/speech therapists recommend against the hard nozzle sippy cups, according to Parks.
—Lauren Wellbank, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nozzle. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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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
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