Synonyms of nose

nose 1 of 2

noun

ˈnōz 

1

as in snout

the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity

with that nose, the baby sure looks like his father

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snout
• proboscis
• nozzle
• schnoz
• smeller
• honker
• schnozzle
• beak
• conk
• snoot
• neb
• pug
• pugnose

2

as in tip

the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow

bent the wire around the nose of the pliers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tip
• end
• apex
• cusp
• pike
• point
• sticker
• nib
• tine
• prong
• pinpoint
• spike
• barb
• prickle
• snag
• jag

nose

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verb

1

as in to sniff

to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose

could nose the garbage from across the street

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sniff
• smell
• inhale
• snuff
• whiff
• scent
• breathe
• drink (in)
• snort
• respire
• snuffle
• savor

2

as in to interfere

to interest oneself in what is not one's concern

a neighbor who likes to nose around in everyone else's business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interfere
• mess
• poke
• snoop
• pry
• butt in
• meddle
• obtrude
• intervene
• intrude
• intermeddle
• muck (about or around)
• interlope
• intercede
• invade
• trespass
• encroach
• fool
• monkey
• fiddle
• chisel (in)
• tamper
• play
• infringe
• interpose
• barge (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• ignore
• shun
• disregard
• overlook
• eschew
• neglect

3

as in to drag

to move slowly

the line to get tickets is just nosing, so we are going to be here for a while

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drag
• crawl
• poke
• creep
• snail
• limp
• shuffle
• inch
• slouch
• ooze
• creak (along)
• plod
• tramp
• trudge
• lumber
• shamble

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• race
• speed
• fly
• float
• sail
• glide
• tear
• zip
• whiz
• hurry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nose

Noun

This means the majority of people with seasonal allergies will experience strong symptoms including sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, watery eyes and a postnasal drip. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026

Tasting rum involves a combination of sensations, including the nose, palate, mouthfeel and finish. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2026

Verb

The scents were nosed by Lyn Harris and developed via Robertet, and the bottles — inspired by 19th century Chinese snuff bottles — feature porcelain caps designed by Jonathan Yamakami. —James Manso, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026

Within minutes, a black Honda Fit slipped out from behind the obscured gate and rolled forward, nosing 25 yards in front of us, narrowing our path out. —Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026

Phrases Containing nose

• look down one's nose (at)
• nose out
• on the nose
• thumb one's nose (at)