Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

noseplug

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: nose-plug
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A plug placed in the nose, usually to prevent accidental inhalation of water when swimming

Example Sentences

"I see men and women wearing earmuffs that look like noseplugs."

Etymology

From nose + plug.

Inflected Forms

noseplugs (plural)

Questions

What does noseplug mean?: A plug placed in the nose, usually to prevent accidental inhalation of water when swimming
Where does noseplug come from?: From nose + plug.

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