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
Amazon’s best-selling garden hose nozzle is discounted for as little as $10 right now.
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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
The turbine, which resembles a snow cannon, refines water and, through its 320 nozzles, sprays trillions of tiny droplets high into the air.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
The large canister and angled nozzle on this hand vacuum pick up everything, including crumbs between cushions and dog kibble.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2024
Garment steamers Two million handheld fabric steamers were recalled on Feb. 8 following reports of burn injuries from hot water spraying out of the nozzle.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2024
And no one wants to touch those germy air nozzles, which only provide a hissing draft of dry air anyway.
—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
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
The turbine, which resembles a snow cannon, refines water and, through its 320 nozzles, sprays trillions of tiny droplets high into the air.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
The large canister and angled nozzle on this hand vacuum pick up everything, including crumbs between cushions and dog kibble.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2024
Garment steamers Two million handheld fabric steamers were recalled on Feb. 8 following reports of burn injuries from hot water spraying out of the nozzle.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2024
And no one wants to touch those germy air nozzles, which only provide a hissing draft of dry air anyway.
—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nozzle. Accessed 18 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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