nostril

/ˈnɒstrɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

either of the two passages in the side of the nasal cavity through which the nostrils lead to the nasal cavity

“She pinched her nostril shut while blowing her nose.”

2. noun

a small opening especially for the passage of air

3. noun

one of the paired openings in the nasal passages through which the nasal cavity communicates with the external air

Synonyms

  • narial opening
  • nosehole

Antonyms

  • none