nose
The nose is the part of the face located above the mouth that you use for breathing and smelling. It contains nostrils which allow air to enter the respiratory system.
Examples
3 of 5I have a cold and my nose is blocked.
My nose feels full and I cannot breathe well through it.
The doctor examined the bridge of the patient's nose.
The medical professional looked at the hard part of the person's nose.
Stop sticking your nose into my private life!
Stop trying to find out about things that do not involve you.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the mnemonic: The **N**ose **O**pens to **S**mell **E**verything.
Quick Quiz
Please use a tissue to blow your ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: nose
Examples
I have a cold and my nose is blocked.
everydayMy nose feels full and I cannot breathe well through it.
The doctor examined the bridge of the patient's nose.
formalThe medical professional looked at the hard part of the person's nose.
Stop sticking your nose into my private life!
informalStop trying to find out about things that do not involve you.
The nasal cavity is located directly behind the external nose.
academicThe space for air is found inside the part of the nose we see.
She has a nose for finding profitable business deals.
businessShe is very good at sensing or finding good ways to make money.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
follow your nose
to go straight forward or trust your instincts
keep your nose clean
to stay out of trouble or avoid doing wrong things
under someone's nose
right in front of someone, often without them noticing
Often Confused With
Noise is a sound you hear; nose is the organ on your face used for smelling.
Knows is the third-person form of the verb 'to know', but it sounds the same as nose.
Usage Notes
The word 'nose' is primarily used as a body part, but it is also used figuratively to describe the front part of an object like an airplane or a car.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misspell 'nose' as 'noise' or 'noes'. Remember that 'nose' refers to the body part.
Memory Tip
Think of the mnemonic: The **N**ose **O**pens to **S**mell **E**verything.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old English 'nosu', which is related to similar words in Dutch (neus) and German (Nase).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Maori culture, the 'hongi' is a traditional greeting where people press their noses together.
Quick Quiz
Please use a tissue to blow your ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: nose
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