Nose example sentences

Related (11): snout, nostril, olfactory, smell, scent, sniff, nasal, proboscis, schnoz, nuzzle, whiff

"Nose" Example Sentences

  1. She wrinkled her nose at the smell of the fish market.
  2. He had a good nose for finding deals that nobody else could spot.
  3. The dog's nose was wet and cold when it nuzzled against my hand.
  4. I can't breathe through my nose when I have a cold.
  5. My boss has her nose in everyone's business around the office.
  6. The plane's nose pointed toward the runway as it prepared for takeoff.
  7. He broke his nose playing rugby in college and never got it fixed.
  8. She followed her nose and ended up discovering a tiny café tucked away on a side street.
  9. The horse's nose flared as it caught the scent of the approaching storm.
  10. Keep your nose out of my personal affairs, please.
  11. I've got a nose for trouble — I could tell something was wrong the moment he walked in.
  12. The wine had a nose of dark berries and oak, according to the sommelier.
  13. He stuck his nose up at the cheap wine and demanded something better.
  14. My daughter's nose is running constantly this time of year.
  15. The ship's nose cut through the waves like a knife.
  16. She led him by the nose through the entire relationship.
  17. I can smell trouble with my nose before anyone else even notices.
  18. The rocket's nose cone separated from the main body during launch.
  19. He's always had his nose buried in a book since childhood.
  20. The dog sniffed its nose along the ground, tracking the scent.
  21. Right under your nose — that's where they hid the evidence the whole time.
  22. My nose gets stuffy when the weather changes.
  23. She turned her nose up at the job offer without even considering it.
  24. The detective's nose for deception was legendary in the department.
  25. His nose was pressed against the window as he watched the snow fall.
  26. I can't get the smell out of my nose no matter how hard I try.
  27. The airplane's nose dipped slightly as it began its descent.
  28. She had a nose for fashion and could spot a trend before it became mainstream.
  29. He poked his nose into the conversation uninvited.
  30. The cat's pink nose twitched as it investigated the new toy.
  31. My nose is so sensitive to perfume that I have to sit away from people.
  32. The wine's nose suggested hints of vanilla and spice.
  33. She blew her nose into a tissue and threw it away.
  34. His nose was buried in his phone the entire dinner.
  35. The submarine's nose was equipped with advanced sonar equipment.
  36. I trust my nose when it comes to judging people's character.
  37. She powdered her nose before heading back into the meeting.
  38. The dog's nose print on the window was the only evidence it had been there.
  39. He had a nose for business and built an empire from nothing.
  40. My nose started bleeding after the accident, but it wasn't serious.

Common Phrases

  1. follow your nose
  2. nose for trouble
  3. stick your nose in
  4. turn your nose up at
  5. by a nose
  6. nose to the grindstone
  7. under your nose
  8. lead by the nose
  9. nose around
  10. nose dive
  11. on the nose
  12. hard nose
  13. nose job

Examples by Level

A1
  1. The dog has a wet nose.
  2. My nose is cold today.
  3. She touched her nose and laughed.
A2
  1. He broke his nose playing football last year.
  2. The baby grabbed my nose and wouldn't let go.
  3. I can smell pizza — my nose knows it's dinner time.
B1
  1. She wrinkled her nose at the smell, but didn't say anything.
  2. He had his nose buried in a book the entire flight.
  3. Following your nose sometimes gets you lost, but at least you find interesting places.
B2
  1. The critic's nose for detecting fake authenticity made her both feared and respected in the industry.
  2. He'd always had a nose for trouble — which is probably why he became a detective.
  3. She was so focused on the details that she missed what was right under her nose the whole time.
C1
  1. There's something almost defiant about refusing to have your nose rubbed in your own failures.
  2. The journalist's nose for corruption had made her enemies in places that mattered.
  3. What we often overlook — what sits right under our nose — frequently contains the answer we've been searching for.
C2
  1. He'd learned long ago that keeping your nose clean in that world was less about morality and more about survival.
  2. The peculiar thing about having your nose pressed against the glass is that you can see everything except the reflection of yourself.
  3. She possessed that rare quality of being able to follow her nose through chaos without losing her sense of direction — or her dignity.

Examples by Scenario

🏠 Everyday Life
  1. My kid wiped his nose on my sleeve instead of using a tissue — again.
  2. The dog stuck its nose out the car window the whole drive and looked happier than I've ever been.
  3. I walked straight into a spider web and now I can't stop touching my nose to make sure it's gone.
💼 Workplace
  1. She kept her nose to the grindstone all week and still didn't finish the project.
  2. My coworker's nose for office politics is honestly impressive — he knows everything before it happens.
  3. The new intern literally has his nose in everyone's business, which is annoying but kind of efficient.
📊 Business
  1. The company's nose for emerging markets gave them a three-year advantage over competitors.
  2. Our analytics team has developed a nose for predicting customer churn before it happens.
  3. The CEO's nose for bad deals saved us from a merger that would have destroyed shareholder value.
🛒 Buying / Shopping
  1. I spent an hour looking for the right moisturizer and ended up with something that makes my nose feel even drier.
  2. This tissue box costs twice as much because it has aloe — my nose is sensitive, so maybe it's worth it.
  3. The reviews say this air purifier will keep your nose from running all winter, so I'm taking a chance on it.
✈️ Travel
  1. The altitude hit me immediately — my nose started bleeding before we even got to the hotel.
  2. Traveling with a cold is miserable; I spent the entire flight with tissues shoved up my nose.
  3. The moment we landed in Bangkok, the humidity and pollution hit my nose like a wall.
📚 Education
  1. The teacher told him to keep his nose out of other students' work and focus on his own.
  2. My daughter's nose has been in a fantasy novel for three days straight — she's barely eaten.
  3. The school's nose for identifying gifted kids early has made a real difference in their outcomes.
❤️ Relationships
  1. When he came home smelling like perfume, I didn't need to say anything — my nose already knew.
  2. She broke my nose during an argument, and somehow that became the moment we both realized we needed help.
  3. He's always had a nose for when I'm lying, which is both annoying and kind of sweet.
📰 News / Politics
  1. The politician's nose for scandal has made him either a hero or a villain, depending on who you ask.
  2. Investigators followed their nose through months of financial records to uncover the fraud.
  3. The leaked photo of the candidate with a bloody nose went viral before the campaign could respond.
💻 Technology
  1. The new AI can apparently detect sarcasm by analyzing your tone — my nose says it's going to fail spectacularly.
  2. There's a smartwatch feature that monitors your nose temperature to detect early illness.
  3. The facial recognition software kept failing because it couldn't handle people with bandages on their nose.
📝 Formal Writing
  1. The study examined the correlation between nasal congestion and sleep quality, finding that patients with chronic nose obstruction reported significantly lower sleep efficiency.
  2. Regulations governing workplace safety require that employees report any injury to the nose or face immediately to occupational health.
  3. The diagnostic procedure involves inserting a small camera through the nose to visualize the sinuses and identify abnormalities.

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