rhinoplasty

noun

rhi·​no·​plas·​ty ˈrī-nō-ˌpla-stē How to pronounce rhinoplasty (audio)
plural rhinoplasties
: plastic surgery on the nose usually for cosmetic purposes

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The surgeon has become one of the go-to doctors in Turkey for Black women wanting an ethnic rhinoplasty. Keydra Manns, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025 On the March 18 episode of Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, Denise Richards brought Lola, 19, and Eloise, 13, to visit Sami after her rhinoplasty, but one person was denied entry. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 An ethnic rhinoplasty in the States can cost as much as $30,000; the average price in Turkey starts at $3,000. Keydra Manns, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025 Reflecting on her high school experience, Sami opened up about what pushed her to want a rhinoplasty. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rhinoplasty

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rhinoplasty was in 1828

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“Rhinoplasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinoplasty. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

rhinoplasty

noun
rhi·​no·​plas·​ty ˈrī-nō-ˌplas-tē How to pronounce rhinoplasty (audio)
plural rhinoplasties
: plastic surgery on the nose usually for cosmetic purposes

called also nose job

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