CEFR B2

nostrils

noun

Meaning

One of the two openings in the nose, through which a person or animal breathes or smells.

Examples

The horse snorted, flaring its nostrils in alarm.
She could feel the cold air rushing into her nostrils.

Synonyms: opening, aperture, narine

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nostrils (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnɒs.trəl/

Definition

One of the two openings in the nose, through which a person or animal breathes or smells.

Examples

The horse snorted, flaring its nostrils in alarm.
She could feel the cold air rushing into her nostrils.

Synonyms of nostrils

Words with a similar meaning to nostrils:

opening
aperture
narine

Antonyms of nostrils

Words with the opposite meaning to nostrils:

mouth
exit

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