nose job

noun

, Informal.

1. cosmetic surgery of the nose; rhinoplasty.

nose job

noun

1. slang.
   a surgical remodelling of the nose for cosmetic reasons

Word History and Origins

Origin of nose job¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

“Everybody thought I had a nose job, and I’m like, ‘I’ve had the exact same nose.

From Los Angeles Times

She spent more than $6,000 on a nose job there and changed the color and style of her hair to evade authorities before she was arrested at a beachside hostel, investigators said.

From Seattle Times

Investigators said she spent more than $6,000 on a nose job there and changed her hairstyle and hair color to evade authorities before she was arrested as a beachside hostel.

From Washington Times

“If I wanted a nose job, I would have gone to a doctor,” she writes.

From Los Angeles Times

Stamos is blessed with some of Winkler’s candor — he admits to having had two nose jobs and having gone to Alcoholics Anonymous.

From New York Times