wrinkles on nose

Meanings

1. 1phraseplural

   Small lines or folds in the skin of the nose, often caused by age, sun, or repeated facial movements.

   Grammar: Used as a plural noun phrase; the singular is 'a wrinkle on the nose'.

   Patterns

   • have wrinkles on the nose
   • get wrinkles on the nose
   • wrinkles on the nose appear

   She noticed fine wrinkles on her nose after years of sunbathing.

   The cream claims to reduce wrinkles on the nose and around the eyes.

   As he aged, wrinkles on his nose became more visible in photographs.

2. 2phraseplural

   A temporary creasing of the nose skin made by scrunching it up, usually showing disgust or amusement.

   Grammar: Often used with verbs like 'make' or 'get' to describe a facial expression.

   Patterns

   • make wrinkles on the nose
   • get wrinkles on the nose
   • scrunch up wrinkles on the nose

   He made wrinkles on his nose when he tasted the sour lemon.

   She gets wrinkles on her nose whenever she laughs hard.

   The baby made little wrinkles on her nose at the strange smell.

Common combinations

fine wrinkles on the nose

The mirror showed fine wrinkles on the nose and cheeks.

deep wrinkles on the nose

Deep wrinkles on the nose can be treated with laser therapy.

wrinkles on the nose from smiling

He had wrinkles on the nose from smiling so much.

reduce wrinkles on the nose

This serum is supposed to reduce wrinkles on the nose.

wrinkles on the nose and forehead

Aging often brings wrinkles on the nose and forehead.

Synonyms and how they differ

lines

A more general word for any creases on the skin, not only on the nose.

creases

Often used for folds in skin or fabric; slightly more neutral than 'wrinkles'.

furrows

Suggests deeper, longer grooves, usually on the forehead rather than the nose.

Opposites

Word family

wrinkle noun

A single small fold or line in skin or cloth.

wrinkly adjective

Having many wrinkles.

wrinkled adjective

Covered with wrinkles or creases.

wrinkle verb

To make small folds or lines in something.

Commonly confused: wrinkles on nose or nose wrinkles?

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