nose — the part of the face that contains the nostrils and organs of smell
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the part of the face that contains the nostrils and organs of smell
Pronunciation (IPA): /noʊz/
Example Sentences
- My dog's nose is always cold and wet.
- He stuck his nose into everyone's conversation at the party.
- The solution was right under my nose all along!
nose
NOUN[/noʊz/]
the part of the face that contains the nostrils and organs of smell
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derives from Old English 'nosu', which developed from the common ancestor language of the Germanic language family. The word's meaning expanded from the physical protrusion on the face to encompass the senses of 'to perceive' and 'to smell'.
Breakdown
Old English 'nosu' (nose) > Modern English 'nose'. The root is believed to relate to the Proto-Germanic *nusōn, likely stemming from the word's original reference to the protruding physical feature on the face.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog's nose is always cold and wet.”
“He stuck his nose into everyone's conversation at the party.”
“The solution was right under my nose all along!”
“She can smell pizza from a mile away - what a nose!”
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