Pronunciation: /ˈneɪzəl/

Definitions of nasal

noun a nasal consonant sound

Example Sentences

A1 I have a stuffy nasal from my cold.

A2 She uses a nasal spray to clear her blocked nasal passages.

B1 The doctor recommended a nasal decongestant for my sinus infection.

B2 The singer's nasal tone is unique and easily recognizable.

C1 The researcher studied the effects of nasal irrigation on allergies.

C2 His nasal congestion was a result of seasonal allergies.

adjective relating to the nose or the sense of smell

Example Sentences

A1 She has a nasal voice.

A2 The doctor used a nasal spray to clear her sinuses.

B1 He had a nasal congestion due to allergies.

B2 The singer's nasal tone was unique and recognizable.

C1 The nasal passages can become inflamed during a cold.

C2 The actor's nasal delivery of lines added to the comedic effect of the scene.

Examples of nasal in a Sentence

formal The doctor recommended using a nasal spray to alleviate congestion.

informal I can't breathe properly through my nasal passages.

slang I hate when my nasal allergies act up.

figurative His nasal voice annoyed everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of nasal

past tense

nasaled

plural

nasals

comparative

more nasal

superlative

most nasal

present tense

nasals

future tense

will nasal

perfect tense

have nasaled

continuous tense

is nasaling

singular

nasal

positive degree

nasal

infinitive

to nasal

gerund

nasaling

participle

nasaled

Origin and Evolution of nasal

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'nasal' originated from the Latin word 'nasus' which means 'nose'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe sounds produced through the nose, the term 'nasal' has evolved to also refer to anything related to or affecting the nose or nasal passages.