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bottlenose

American  
[bot-l-nohz] / ˈbɒt lˌnoʊz /

Other Word Forms

  • bottle-nosed adjective
  • bottlenosed adjective

Etymology

Origin of bottlenose

First recorded in 1540–50; bottle 1 + nose

Example Sentences

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Other North Atlantic cetaceans, including harbor porpoises and bottlenose dolphins, may be facing similar pressures.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

According to The Dolphin Company's website, species held at the park include bottlenose dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins, sea lions, penguins, harbour seals, birds and reptiles.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

Other mammal species that have since been infected include skunks, domestic cats, bottlenose dolphins, harbor seals, foxes, mountain lions and coyotes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said crews first tried to herd the bottlenose dolphin out of Skeeter Island Creek in Cape May Court House, where it was first reported May 16.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

Look'ee sir, there's Tripp, for instance, dear old bottlenose Ben, she smiles on him and suffers him to bear her fan, misfortunate dog!

From Our Admirable Betty A Romance by Farnol, Jeffery