What does NOSES mean?

Parts of Speech

Nouns: noses

Definitions

Plural form of nose: the part projecting above the mouth on the face of a person or animal, containing the nostrils and used for breathing and smelling.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈnoʊzɪz/

UK: /ˈnəʊzɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word "noses" is the plural form of "nose". The word "nose" originated from the Old English word "nosu" and has been used in the English language since the 9th century. It is commonly used to refer to the part of the face that is used for breathing and smelling.

Synonyms

Nostrils, snouts, beaks, proboscises, trunks

Related Words

Smell, scent, sniff, snout, honks

Example Sentences

1. The dogs wet nose touched her hand.

2. She wrinkled her nose at the unpleasant smell.

3. The clowns red nose made the children laugh.

4. The birds beak had a sharp point at the end.

5. The elephants trunk was long and flexible.