Word
noses
US/ˈnoʊzɪz/
UK/nˈəʊzɪz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the plural of nose; the parts of the face that people and animals use to breathe and smell.
n. the plural form of the anatomical feature on the face used for olfaction and respiration.
Examples
“The children all had cold noses after playing in the snow.”
“Dogs have much more sensitive noses than humans, allowing them to track scents over long distances.”
“The sculptor spent hours refining the various noses on the marble busts to ensure each historical figure was instantly recognisable by their distinct profile.”
Examples
simple
“The children all had cold noses after playing in the snow.”
contextual
“Dogs have much more sensitive noses than humans, allowing them to track scents over long distances.”
complex
“The sculptor spent hours refining the various noses on the marble busts to ensure each historical figure was instantly recognisable by their distinct profile.”
Synonyms
Idioms
01. count noses
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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