A1noun 1K

Nose

🇬🇧 UK /["/nəʊz/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/nəʊz/"]/

Meaning of Nose

the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling things

In simple words: The part of your face that you breathe through and smell with.

Nose in a sentence

• She wrinkled her nose at the bad smell coming from the trash.
• His nose was red from the cold winter air.
• He had a small dot on his nose, like a freckle.
• The dog sniffed around, using its nose to find the treat.
• She touched her nose to the ground to show respect.

How to use Nose

Used in everyday language when talking about the anatomy of the face or actions related to smelling. Avoid in highly technical medical discussions where specific terms are preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'rose' on your face - that's your nose!

Related words

Collocations with Nose

• big
• bulbous
• huge
• breathe through
• blow
• wipe
• wrinkle
• twitch
• run
• job
• ring
• bleed
• through the nose
• up your nose
• the bridge of the nose
• with your nose in the air
• look down your nose at somebody

Synonyms for Nose

• instinct
• look down on somebody

Opposites of Nose

• tail
• rear

Common mistakes with Nose

• Confused with 'knows' in pronunciation.
• Using 'nose' when meaning 'nosebleed'; should specify context.
• Incorrectly pluralizing as 'noses' when referring to a singular.
• variants: []
• mnemonicHint: Imagine a 'nose' like a 'rose' that helps you smell flowers.
• frequencyRank: 200
• frequencyBand: 1K
• imagePrompt: A close-up of a smiling person with a prominent nose, surrounded by flowers.
• antonyms: []
• difficulty: 2.0
• confidenceScore: 0.95

Frequently asked questions about Nose

What does Nose mean?

The part of your face that you breathe through and smell with.

What is the definition of Nose?

the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling things

How do you use Nose in a sentence?

She wrinkled her nose at the bad smell coming from the trash.

Can you give another example of Nose?

His nose was red from the cold winter air.

What are synonyms for Nose?

Common alternatives include instinct, look down on somebody.

What is the opposite of Nose?

Opposite meanings include tail, rear.

What words go with Nose?

It commonly pairs with big, bulbous, huge, breathe through, blow, wipe, wrinkle, twitch, run, job, ring, bleed, through the nose, up your nose, the bridge of the nose, with your nose in the air, look down your nose at somebody.

What are common mistakes when using Nose?

Confused with 'knows' in pronunciation. Using 'nose' when meaning 'nosebleed'; should specify context. Incorrectly pluralizing as 'noses' when referring to a singular. variants: [] mnemonicHint: Imagine a 'nose' like a 'rose' that helps you smell flowers. frequencyRank: 200 frequencyBand: 1K imagePrompt: A close-up of a smiling person with a prominent nose, surrounded by flowers. antonyms: [] difficulty: 2.0 confidenceScore: 0.95

How do you pronounce Nose?

US: /["/nəʊz/"]/, UK: /["/nəʊz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Nose?

Used in everyday language when talking about the anatomy of the face or actions related to smelling. Avoid in highly technical medical discussions where specific terms are preferred.

What CEFR level is Nose?

"Nose" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.