Search Dictionary
Definition of hooknose

hooknose

/ˈhʊkˌnoʊz/
hook · nose
Plural:hooknoses
•
Adjective:hooknosed
JUMP TO:

hooknose Lexical Profile

hooknose Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A human nose with a prominent, downward-curving bridge resembling a hook or a hawk's beak.

Example

"The portrait emphasized the subject's sharp profile and distinctive hooknose."

2

North American A regional name for the coho salmon or other salmonids, especially a mature male that develops a strongly hooked snout during the spawning season.

Example

"During the autumn run, anglers along the river often spot the mature male hooknose migrating upstream."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for hooknose
Antonyms
View all antonyms for hooknose

Word Nuance & Usage

When applied to people, this term can carry pejorative or stereotyping connotations; in formal or neutral writing, 'aquiline nose' is generally preferred.

• Nearby Words

hooked
hooker
hooklike
hooknose
hooknosed
hookup
hookworm

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hooknose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hooknose
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.