# noses

/ˈnoʊzɪz/ (US) · /nˈəʊzɪz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/noses
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. body parts for smelling

noun · CEFR A1

the plural of nose; the parts of the face that people and animals use to breathe and smell.

For teachers: the plural form of the anatomical feature on the face used for olfaction and respiration.

- The children all had cold noses after playing outside in the snow.
- Dogs have highly sensitive noses that can detect chemical changes in the air long before humans notice a scent.

## 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.

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