nostril

American  

[nos-truhl] / ˈnɒs trəl /

noun

1. either of the two external openings of the nose.

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nostril British  

/ ˈnɒstrɪl /

noun

1. either of the two external openings of the nose

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Etymology

Origin of nostril

before 1000; Middle English nostrill, Old English nosterl, variant of nosthyrl, equivalent to nos ( u ) nose + thyrel hole; thirl

Example Sentences

It stood up against the yawning lid, shiny and sharp with a flaring nostril.

From Literature

He flared his nostrils to take it in.

From Literature

Miss Buckner’s nostrils widened, and her mouth went through minute contortions.

From Literature

Among the works is a giant dinosaur fossil made from hammers, knives and spanners, a snake made from an old bicycle chain and a bull's nostrils formed from a vintage gas mask.

From BBC

His nostrils picked up the smell of smoke.

From Literature