1
a
: a projecting vent of something
b
: a short tube with a taper or constriction used (as on a hose) to speed up or direct a flow of fluid
c
: a part in a rocket engine that accelerates the exhaust gases from the combustion chamber to a high velocity
2
slang
: nose
Examples of nozzle in a Sentence
in this classic film noir, a private eye gets his nozzle sliced when he starts poking it into places where it's not welcome
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In a nutshell, FDM printers produce objects via a nozzle that moves back and forth over a print bed, depositing a filament of molten thermoplastic in successive layers.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 June 2025
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In comparison, the state energy department estimated there were only 120,000 gas nozzles across the state, according to a news release from the Governor’s Office.
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When washing wooden decks and fences, use low-pressure and a fan-tip nozzle for the best results.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 June 2025
Chi Volumizer 4-in-1 Blowout Brush for $75: This set comes with four attachments, including an oval brush, a small diffuser, a paddle brush, and a nozzle.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
In comparison, the state energy department estimated there were only 120,000 gas nozzles across the state, according to a news release from the Governor’s Office.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
When washing wooden decks and fences, use low-pressure and a fan-tip nozzle for the best results.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nozzle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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nozzle
noun
noz·zle
ˈnäz-əl 
: a short tube that narrows in the middle or toward one end and is often used (as on a hose or pipe) to direct or speed up a flow of fluid
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