1
a
: a projecting vent of something
b
: a short tube with a taper or constriction used (as on a hose) to speed up or direct a flow of fluid
c
: a part in a rocket engine that accelerates the exhaust gases from the combustion chamber to a high velocity
2
slang
: nose
Examples of nozzle in a Sentence
in this classic film noir, a private eye gets his nozzle sliced when he starts poking it into places where it's not welcome
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One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Stewart looks inside the nozzles and inlets, cleaning them in and out.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
The progress was built on earlier breakthroughs – in 2013, the team added an internal airflow path to an existing nozzle, allowing thrust to be redirected without power loss.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
In the recall notice, the government agency said the steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Stewart looks inside the nozzles and inlets, cleaning them in and out.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
The progress was built on earlier breakthroughs – in 2013, the team added an internal airflow path to an existing nozzle, allowing thrust to be redirected without power loss.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
In the recall notice, the government agency said the steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nozzle. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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nozzle
noun
noz·zle
ˈnäz-əl 
: a short tube that narrows in the middle or toward one end and is often used (as on a hose or pipe) to direct or speed up a flow of fluid
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