nose
Pronunciation: [noʊz]
Context: "body parts"
(noun) the part of your face that you breathe through and smell with. It’s right in the middle of your face, and you use it for smelling flowers or breathing air.
Example
She has a cute little nose that crinkles when she smiles.
Example
He doesn't like it when someone touches his nose.
Example
Can you hold your breath through your nose?
Context: "animals"
(noun) the part of an animal’s face used for smelling, just like humans. Animals like dogs have very strong noses that help them find food or track scents.
Example
The dog sniffed the ground with its nose to find the hidden toy.
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The cat's nose isn’t as sensitive as the dog's.
Example
Why do some animals have wet noses?
Context: "drinking"
(noun) the part of a wine glass that you smell from. If you want to enjoy the smell of a drink before tasting it, you use your nose.
Example
The wine had a fruity nose that made everyone excited to taste it.
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Without a good nose, the drink might seem less interesting.
Example
What does the nose of the wine smell like?
Context: "sense"
(verb) to smell something, like when you use your nose to find out what something is. If something smells good, you might want to nose around to find out more.
Example
She nosed around the kitchen, looking for cookies.
Example
Don't nose around in my bag without asking!
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Can you nose the flowers over there?