1
: of or relating to the nose
2
a
: uttered with the soft palate lowered and with passage of air through the nose (as with \m\, \n\, \Å‹\, \Åâ¿\, or \aâ¿\)
b
: characterized by resonance produced through the nose
3
of a musical tone
: sharp, penetrating
Examples of nasal in a Sentence
Adjective
a bottle of nasal spray
the nasal consonants and
the nasal vowels in French
Her voice is harsh and nasal.
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The mass distribution of naloxone, an opioid-overdose-reversing nasal spray commonly known by the brand name Narcan, is a significant element.
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Ophelia Anwah, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Nasal sprays Individuals managing nasal congestion often prefer nasal sprays, which may help minimize sneezing, running or itchiness.
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Noun
Nasal sprays Individuals managing nasal congestion often prefer nasal sprays, which may help minimize sneezing, running or itchiness.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The mass distribution of naloxone, an opioid-overdose-reversing nasal spray commonly known by the brand name Narcan, is a significant element.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Under the final plan, the city will use the funds to expand the availability of naloxone (an overdose-reversing nasal spray), create more mobile treatment options, increase support for peer overdose programs and invest in harm reduction and 24/7 support efforts.
—Ophelia Anwah, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Nasal sprays Individuals managing nasal congestion often prefer nasal sprays, which may help minimize sneezing, running or itchiness.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Nasal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nasal. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
nasal
1 of 2 noun
na·sal
ˈnÄ-zÉ™l 
: a nasal consonant
nasal
2 of 2 adjective1
: of or relating to the nose
2
a
: uttered with passage of air through the nose
the nasal consonants \m\, \n\, and \Å‹\
the nasal vowels in French
b
: marked by resonance produced through the nose
speaking in a nasal tone
Medical Definition
nasal
1 of 2 noun
na·sal
ˈnÄ-zÉ™l
: a nasal part (as a bone)
nasal
2 of 2 adjective
: of or relating to the nose
nasal inflammation
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