hose
word
/ˈhoʊz/
hohz
/hˈəʊz/
hohz
Definition
A hose is a long flexible tube used to carry water, air, or other liquids and gases from one place to another. In everyday English, it often means a garden hose used outside.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for flexible tubes: 'garden hose', 'fire hose', 'hosepipe' (more common in British English). Don't confuse it with rigid 'pipe'. As a verb, 'hose down' means to spray heavily with water.
Spanish: mangueraPortuguese (BR): mangueiraPortuguese (PT): mangueiraChinese (Simplified): 软管 - 水管Chinese (Traditional): 軟管 - 水管Hindi: पाइप - नलीArabic: خرطومBengali: নলRussian: шлангJapanese: ホースVietnamese: ống nướcKorean: 호스Turkish: hortumUrdu: نلیIndonesian: selang
Example Sentences
The hose is in the yard.
basic
Can you grab the hose? I need to wash the car.
natural
She used a hose to water the flowers.
basic
This hose carries water to the garden.
basic
The hose has a leak, so the pressure is really low.
natural
After the game, they hosed down the muddy field.
natural