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

• beak
• conk [chiefly British slang]
• honker [slang]
• neb
• nose
• proboscis
• schnoz [slang]
• schnozz
• schnozzle [slang]
• smeller
• snoot
• snout

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

From a distance, most of the engine’s cowling and exhaust nozzle appeared intact. —Karina Tsui, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025

The vacuum comes with two HEPA filters, a charger and charging station, anti-tangle floor roller brush, a crevice nozzle, and upholstery brush. —Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025

Insert the nozzle into one nostril of the person experiencing an overdose. —Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025

Even if the affected area is relatively small, check for leaks in your water systems, such as broken nozzles or anything else that would allow seepage. —Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

diminutive of nose

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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