Nozzle
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A short tube or spout attached to the end of a pipe or hose through which liquid or gas is directed or discharged.
“She adjusted the nozzle on the garden hose to produce a fine mist rather than a jet.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈnɒzəl/
Syllables
noz·zle
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