Nose

Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊz/

Nose (noun)

  1. the part of the face used for smelling and breathing
  2. the ability to detect smells
  3. the front part of a vehicle, like a car or plane

Examples

  • She wiped her nose with a tissue.
  • His nose was red from the cold.

Common collocations: blow your nose, runny nose, nose job, keen nose, nose for trouble

Nose (verb)

  1. to detect or try to detect a smell

Examples

  • The dog nosed the ground for food.
  • She nosed the flowers to enjoy their scent.

Synonyms of Nose

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