nose

[US]/nəʊz/
[UK]/noz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, through which you breathe and smell
vt. to smell
vi. to search or inquire carefully
adv. to move cautiously

Phrases & Collocations

big nose

runny nose

nosebleed

button nose

itchy nose

on the nose

by a nose

nose for

long nose

nose into

nose out

stuffy nose

red nose

running nose

bloody nose

blow your nose

nose job

nose piece

nose up

nose to nose

Example Sentences

the nose of the saddle.

the nose of air plane

Your nose is running.

My nose is itching.

a child with a runny nose

his nose was congested.

she's had a nose job.

the ablative nose cone of a rocket

has a nose for gossip.

nose into other's affairs

Give your nose a wipe.

You've hit it on the nose!

His nose is regular.

give your nose a good blow.

Marco's fist struck Brian's nose with a crunch.

it plunged nose first into the river.

held my nose against the stench.

the hard-nosed, tough approach.

Real-world Examples

Seriously, have you picked your nose today? -Okay..

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

'Does the gasoline affect his nose? '

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

He froze, nose to nose with his own scared-looking reflection in the dark glass.

Source: 6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

You get back up. You pull your nose back up.

Source: American English dialogue

Blood streaming from his rapidly swelling nose.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

He has made prosthetic noses for cancer victims.

Source: Global Slow English

I have dogs that unstuff noses too.

Source: The Ellen Show

Both you guys both have pointy noses.

Source: Editing guest room

She has his nose, his black hair.

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

Could you at least scratch my nose? !

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

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