Pronunciation: /snaʊt/

Definitions of snout

noun the projecting nose and mouth of an animal, especially a mammal

Example Sentences

A1 The pig has a snout.

A2 The dog used its snout to sniff out the treat.

B1 The anteater has a long snout to help it eat ants.

B2 The elephant's snout, or trunk, is a versatile tool for picking up objects.

C1 The expert zoologist could identify the species of animal just by looking at its snout.

C2 The veterinarian examined the dog's snout for signs of infection.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The dog snouts around in the grass looking for its ball.

A2 The curious pig snouts through the mud to find food.

B1 The investigator snouts through the evidence to find clues.

B2 The journalist snouts around for information on the scandal.

C1 The detective snouts through the suspect's belongings for evidence.

C2 The researcher snouts through the archives to uncover new information.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The dog has a snout.

A2 The pig's snout is wet and cold.

B1 The snout of the anteater is long and narrow, perfect for catching ants.

B2 The bear's snout twitched as it sniffed the air for food.

C1 The expert could identify the species of bird by its unique snout shape.

C2 The veterinarian examined the horse's snout for any signs of illness.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The dog sniffed the ground with its snout.

A2 The pig used its snout to dig in the mud for food.

B1 The anteater's long snout helps it catch ants and termites.

B2 The crocodile's snout is lined with sharp teeth for hunting.

C1 The elephant used its snout to pick up branches and leaves.

C2 The anteater's snout is perfectly adapted for its diet of insects.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The dog sniffed the ground with its snout.

A2 The pig used its snout to dig in the mud for food.

B1 The anteater's long snout helps it catch ants and termites.

B2 The elephant's snout, or trunk, is a versatile tool for drinking, eating, and communicating.

C1 The platypus has a unique snout that is both a bill and a sensory organ for detecting prey underwater.

C2 The crocodile's powerful jaws and sharp teeth are hidden beneath its armored snout.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The dog sniffed the ground with its snout.

A2 The pig used its snout to dig in the mud for food.

B1 The anteater's long snout helps it to reach insects deep inside anthills.

B2 The elephant used its powerful snout to lift heavy logs.

C1 The crocodile's snout is perfectly adapted for catching prey in the water.

C2 The anteater's snout is a specialized tool for detecting and capturing ants.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The dog has a wet snout.

A2 The pig uses its snout to dig for food.

B1 The anteater's long snout helps it catch ants.

B2 The elephant uses its snout to pick up objects.

C1 The crocodile's snout is designed for catching prey.

C2 The platypus has a unique snout that resembles a duck's bill.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Snout! That's a funny word.

A2 Look at the dog's snout, it's so cute!

B1 Snout! I almost bumped into that tree.

B2 The bear's snout twitched as it sniffed the air.

C1 With a snout like that, the anteater can easily catch ants.

C2 The dragon's snout emitted a puff of smoke before breathing fire.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The pig has a snout.

A2 The dog used its snout to sniff out the treat.

B1 The anteater's long snout helps it catch ants.

B2 The elephant's snout is also known as a trunk.

C1 The crocodile's powerful jaws and snout make it a formidable predator.

C2 The anteater's snout is specially adapted for its diet of ants and termites.

Examples of snout in a Sentence

formal The animal's snout was long and slender, perfect for reaching into tight spaces.

informal The dog loves to nuzzle with its snout.

slang She got a boop on the snout for being cheeky.

figurative His snout was always in other people's business.

Grammatical Forms of snout

past tense

snouted

plural

snouts

comparative

more snouted

superlative

most snouted

present tense

snouts

future tense

will snout

perfect tense

have snouted

continuous tense

is snouting

singular

snout

positive degree

snout

infinitive

to snout

gerund

snouting

participle

snouted

Origin and Evolution of snout

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'snout' originated from Middle English 'snoute' which came from Old English 'snut'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the projecting nose and mouth of an animal, the word 'snout' has evolved to also describe the projecting nose or muzzle of a person, especially when used in a derogatory manner.