1
3
: the vertebrate olfactory organ
4
a
: the forward end or projection of something
b
: the projecting or working end of a tool
5
: the stem of a boat or its protective metal covering
6
a
: the nose as a symbol of prying or meddling curiosity or interference
b
: a knack for discovery or understanding
a keen nose for absurdity
nosed; nosing
1
: to detect by or as if by smell : scent
2
a
: to push or move with the nose
b
: to move (something, such as a vehicle) ahead slowly or cautiously
nosed my car into the parking space
3
: to touch or rub with the nose : nuzzle
1
: to use the nose in examining, smelling, or showing affection
2
a
: to search impertinently : pry
b
3
: to move ahead slowly or cautiously
the boat nosed around the bend
4
: to move the forward end in a specified direction
the plane nosed up
5
: to advance into a slight lead
Synonyms
Examples of nose in a Sentence
Noun
The ball hit me right on the nose.
You need to wipe your nose.
I have a runny nose.
the long nose of the anteater
He got some water up his nose.
She wrinkled her nose in disgust.
That dog has a good nose.
The whale measures 40 feet from nose to tail.
Verb
The horse nosed my hand.
Some animal must have nosed the lid off the garbage can.
The dog nosed the door open.
The dogs were nosing around in the garbage.
The boat nosed around the bend.
I nosed my car into the parking space.
The car nosed its way into the street.
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David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
This time, a man wearing a gaiter that covered his nose and mouth was accompanied by three other individuals who appeared intimidating to Raimi.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
An unpredictable schedule and a proclivity for nosing your way into everything.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Here was a great chasm of inequality right before their noses and somehow many Democrats didn’t see it.
—David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
This time, a man wearing a gaiter that covered his nose and mouth was accompanied by three other individuals who appeared intimidating to Raimi.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
Imax shares nosed higher in after-market trading, up over 3% on solid numbers, new installations, and a roaring good outlook by CEO Rich Gelfond.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
An unpredictable schedule and a proclivity for nosing your way into everything.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Nose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nose. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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nose
1 of 2 noun1
a
: the part of the face or head that contains the nostrils and covers the front or outer part of the nasal cavity
also
: this part together with the nasal cavity
b
: the front part of the head above or sticking out beyond the jaws
the length of a whale from the tip of the nose to the middle of the tail
2
: the sense of smell
3
: the organ of smell of a vertebrate
4
: something (as a point, edge, or projection) like a nose
the nose of a plane
5
: an ability to discover
a nose for news
nosed
adjective
ˈnōzd
Medical Definition
nose
noun1
a
: the part of the face that bears the nostrils and covers the anterior part of the nasal cavity
broadly
: this part together with the nasal cavity
b
: the anterior part of the head above or projecting beyond the muzzle
2
: the sense of smell : olfaction
3
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