Synonyms for

Nose

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

Definition

The part of the face above the mouth that is used for breathing and smelling.

Synonyms & similar words

pry poke hornin olfactoryorgan intrude nozzle scent wind nuzzle snout proboscis muzzle beak schnozzle hooter smeller sniffer nostrils nares snoot pump schnoz conk snitch tattler informant fink

Synonyms by register

Formal

olfactory organ nasus

Informal

snout schnozz schnoz honker

Literary

beak proboscis

Antonyms

tail back rear stern hind

Common collocations

  • follow your nose
  • nose around
  • nose out of joint
  • pay through the nose
  • turn up your nose
  • nose to the grindstone
  • lead by the nose

Word family

noun nose
verb nose
adjective nasal

Usage note

The word 'nose' can be used as a verb to mean to move forward or to investigate. Be careful not to confuse 'nose' with 'knows'.

Example sentences

  1. I have a runny nose today.
  2. My nose is itchy and I can't stop sneezing.
  3. I can smell the delicious food with my nose.
  4. My dog has a wet nose.
  5. I touched my nose to check if it was cold.

Quotes

  • A nose that can see is worth two that sniff.
  • The nose of Cleopatra: if it had been shorter, the whole face of the earth would have been changed.
  • I have a very big nose and that is a fact.

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