Nasal
Pronunciation: /ˈneɪzəl/
Nasal (adjective)
- Connected to or involving the nose.
- Describing a voice or sound that comes through the nose.
Examples
- The nasal passages can become blocked during a cold.
- Nasal sprays are often used to relieve congestion.
Common collocations: nasal congestion, nasal passage, nasal spray, nasal tone, nasal quality
Nasal (noun)
- A sound made by air passing through the nose.
Examples
- The nasal was evident in his speech due to his cold.
- She tried to reduce the nasal in her singing.