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nose

Pronunciation: [noʊz]

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Learn how to use nose in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

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.

Example

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!

Example

Can you nose the flowers over there?

How to pronounce nose

Pronunciation: [noʊz]

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