nose
word
/ˈnoʊz/
nohz
/nˈəʊz/
nohz
Definition
The part of the face through which people and animals breathe and smell. It can also refer to a person's sense of smell or someone's ability to find or detect things.
Usage & Nuances
Used literally for the facial feature, and figuratively ("have a nose for…") for ability to detect things. Common phrases: "runny nose", "stick your nose into", "nosebleed". Informal and neutral in register.
Spanish: narizPortuguese (BR): narizPortuguese (PT): narizChinese (Simplified): 鼻子Chinese (Traditional): 鼻子Hindi: नाकArabic: أنفBengali: নাকRussian: носJapanese: 鼻Vietnamese: mũiKorean: 코Turkish: burunUrdu: ناکIndonesian: hidung
Example Sentences
My nose is cold.
basic
He has a big nose.
basic
Your nose is bleeding.
basic
She has a great nose for finding the best restaurants.
natural
Don't stick your nose into other people's business.
natural
My dog always follows his nose when we go for walks.
natural