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spout vs nozzle

nozzle vs spout

spout and nozzle both are nouns.

spout is a verb but nozzle is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spout Yes No Yes No
nozzle Yes No No No
As nouns, nozzle is a hyponym of spout; that is, nozzle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spout:
  • spout: an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain
  • nozzle: a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
Other hyponyms of spout include gargoyle, nose.
spout (noun) nozzle (noun)
an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
informal terms for the nose
spout (verb) nozzle (verb)
talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
Difference between spout and nozzle

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