Phrase guide

nose job

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A plastic surgical procedure to alter the appearance of the nose, especially for cosmetic reasons; the resulting physical appearance of the nose.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rhinoplasty

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: face lift, facelift, lift, face lifting, cosmetic surgery, rhytidectomy, rhytidoplasty, nip and tuck

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