Nostril

usgb/ˈnɑːstrəl/
noun

One of the two openings in the nose through which people breathe.

She had a cold and her nostrils were stuffed.
Visual representation of "nostril" - One of the two openings in the nose through which people breathe.

Often appears as...

  • flared nostrils
  • narrow nostrils
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Physical Descriptions

Use 'nostril' when describing someone's nose for details or if they're flaring their nostrils.

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When he got angry, his nostrils flared noticeably.
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Blocked Nostrils

Mention 'nostrils' to discuss breathing difficulties, like when having a cold.

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With her nostrils blocked, she struggled to breathe clearly.
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Animal Descriptions

Animals have nostrils too, useful in descriptions for biology or storytelling.

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The horse's wide nostrils flared as it galloped around the track.
Visual representation of the word "Nostril"

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