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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This adjustable nozzle will make gardening all the simpler thanks to its comfortable grip that’s designed to minimize stress on both your hands and wrists.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Plus, the nozzle features eight spray patterns—jet, shower, mist, cone, full, soak, center, and flat—to accomplish a variety of watering needs.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
This makes nozzle replacement easy and quick.
—PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
The woman in the dress gazes back at the viewer, while the other woman stares intently at a powerful stream of hot, expanding gases that escape through the nozzle of a rocket that’s just launched.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Plus, the nozzle features eight spray patterns—jet, shower, mist, cone, full, soak, center, and flat—to accomplish a variety of watering needs.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
This makes nozzle replacement easy and quick.
—PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
The woman in the dress gazes back at the viewer, while the other woman stares intently at a powerful stream of hot, expanding gases that escape through the nozzle of a rocket that’s just launched.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nozzle. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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