nostril
noun
nos·tril
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Definition of nostril
1
: either of the external nares
broadly
: either of the nares with the adjoining passage on the same side of the septum
2
: either fleshy lateral wall of the nose
Examples of nostril in a Sentence
My left nostril is stuffed up.
She left in a rage, her nostrils flaring.
Recent Examples on the Web
Her nostrils are measured, as is the distance between her nose and her lips. — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, "The Hour of Reckoning Descends in “Mr. Klein”," 30 Aug. 2019 Medical staff threaded tubes through their nostrils and down their throats before forcing a nutrient-rich liquid into their stomachs. — Cedar Attanasio, Washington Post, "Attorney: Officials force-feeding immigrant on hunger strike," 15 Aug. 2019 Medical staff threaded tubes through their nostrils and down their throats before forcing a nutrient-rich liquid into their stomachs. — Martha Mendoza, BostonGlobe.com, "Attorney: Hunger-striking immigrants forced to hydrate," 28 July 2019 The animals are a type of pit viper, and have small indentations in their head, between their eyes and nostrils, which allow them to sense heat. — National Geographic, "Copperheads," 22 July 2019 The medication is sprayed directly into your nostril and takes about two weeks to take full effect, according to the CDC. — Bartie Scott, Teen Vogue, "The CDC Recommends Nasal Flu Vaccines For the First Time in Two Years," 21 Sep. 2018 The nasal spray, known by the brand name Narcan, does not require any assembly and is sprayed into one nostril of someone who has overdosed. — Abigail Abrams, Time, "The Surgeon General Says More People Should Carry Naloxone, the Opioid Antidote. Here's Where to Get It and How Much It Costs," 5 Apr. 2018 Its prominent nostrils resemble retractable headlights; heat-sensing receptors below them enable it to key in on the body temperatures of its mostly warmblooded prey. — Gena Steffens, Smithsonian, "The Snakes That Ate Florida," 11 July 2019 Simple saline sprays or drops can literally wash the pollen out of your nostrils and eyes. — Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Relief From Fall Allergies, According to an Allergist," 19 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nostril.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for nostril
nostril
noun
English Language Learners Definition of nostril
: one of the two openings of the nose
See the full definition for nostril in the English Language Learners Dictionary
nostril
noun
nos·tril
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Kids Definition of nostril
: either of the outer openings of the nose through which people and many animals breathe
nostril
noun
nos·tril
| \ ˈnäs-trəl
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Medical Definition of nostril
1
: either of the external nares
broadly
: either of the nares with the adjoining passage on the same side of the nasal septum
2
: either fleshy lateral wall of the nose
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