bottlenose

[ bot-l-nohz ]

noun

1. bottle-nosed dolphin.
2. bottle-nosed whale.

Other Words From

• bottle-nosed bottle·nosed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bottlenose¹

First recorded in 1540–50; bottle ¹ + nose

Example Sentences

Marine life-spotting trips leave from the pier and head into Cardigan Bay, which is home to about 200 dolphins, the only semi-resident population of bottlenose dolphins in Wales, and the largest in the UK.

From BBC

Its flagship project in New Quay monitors Cardigan Bay's 200 dolphins, the only semi-resident population of bottlenose dolphins in Wales, and the largest in the UK.

From BBC

The bottlenose dolphin is believed to be behind 18 attacks near the town of Mihama so far this year, with one primary school-aged child's finger needing at least 20 stitches.

From BBC

The bottlenose dolphins that now visit with frequency may also be one of those silver-lining stories.

From Los Angeles Times

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said crews first tried to herd the bottlenose dolphin out of Skeeter Island Creek in Cape May Court House, where it was first reported May 16.

From Seattle Times