How to Pronounce "powder your nose"
expression
POW-der yer NOHZ
POW-duh yawr NOHZ
Definition
A polite or humorous way to say you need to go to the bathroom, usually used by women. It can also mean to touch up your makeup.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊdɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnoʊz
British English
pˈaʊdɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POW-der yer NOHZ
UK
POW-duh yawr NOHZ
Listen in Context
Excuse me, I need to powder my nose.
She went to powder her nose before the meeting.
Do you want to powder your nose before we leave?
Hang on, I just need to powder my nose real quick.