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17 Nouns That Start With NOS

Part of Speech:
Word Definitions Synonyms
nose (noun) a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
(noun) a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged Synonyms: nozzle
(noun) the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
(noun) the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals Synonyms: olfactory organ
(noun) the sense of smell (especially in animals)
(noun) a natural skill
(noun) a symbol of inquisitiveness
(noun) a small distance
nosebag (noun) a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head Synonyms: feedbag
noseband (noun) a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose Synonyms: nosepiece
nosebleed (noun) bleeding from the nose Synonyms: epistaxis
nosecount (noun) a periodic count of the population Synonyms: census, nose count
nosedive (noun) a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft Synonyms: dive, nose dive
(noun) a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline
nosegay (noun) an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present Synonyms: bouquet, corsage, posy
nosepiece (noun) the link between two lenses; rests on the nose Synonyms: bridge
(noun) armor plate that protects the nose
(noun) a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose Synonyms: noseband
nosewheel (noun) a wheel located under the nose of an airplane that is part of the plane's landing gear
nosh (noun) (Yiddish) a snack or light meal
nosher (noun) someone who eats lightly or eats snacks between meals Synonyms: snacker
nosiness (noun) offensive inquisitiveness Synonyms: prying, snoopiness
nosology (noun) the branch of medical science dealing with the classification of disease Synonyms: diagnostics
nostalgia (noun) longing for something past
nostoc (noun) found in moist places as rounded jellylike colonies
nostril (noun) either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose Synonyms: anterior naris
nostrum (noun) patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
(noun) hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists Synonyms: catholicon, cure-all, panacea

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