Synonyms for

Hose

Verb / həʊz / Another word for hose — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a flexible tube conveying water, gas, or other fluid substances

Synonyms & similar words

hosedown hosepipe hosiery pipe tube conduit duct line channel piping tubing funnel spout nozzle spray irrigator sprayer hydrant faucet valve tap cock

Synonyms by register

Formal

tube conduit pipe channel

Informal

snake tube water snake

Literary

serpent water serpent

Antonyms

dry parch withhold starve deprive

Common collocations

  • garden hose
  • fire hose
  • water hose
  • hose down
  • hose pipe
  • hose reel
  • hose attachment

Word family

noun hose
verb hose

Usage note

As a verb, 'hose' can be used informally to mean to spray with a hose, or more colloquially to mean to cheat or swindle someone. The latter usage is slang and should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I washed my car with a hose.
  2. The firefighter used a hose to put out the fire.
  3. We need to fix the hose because its leaking.
  4. The gardener used a hose to water the plants.
  5. I drank from a hose when I was a kid.

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