spillage

noun

spill·​age ˈspi-lij How to pronounce spillage (audio)
1
: the act or process of spilling
2
: the quantity that spills : material lost or scattered by spilling

Examples of spillage in a Sentence

The design of this travel mug helps prevent spillage.
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The bra cups need to encase all of the breast tissue and mold to your breast shape, with no spillage or creasing in the cup. Bianca London, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025 The lack of white light behind the panel reduces light spillage and allows for more focused colors, for better blooming control, and the creation of colors at the light source allows for a higher bit-depth in color gradation and better saturation than traditional LED displays. Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025 Spill prevention Some ice cube trays come with additional lips or rounded edges that help prevent spillage. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025 There is a momentary collective crisis of conscience when Frieda points out that nobody knew her surname, but those spillages aren’t going to disappear on their own. Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spillage

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of spillage was in 1924

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“Spillage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spillage. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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spillage

noun
spill·​age ˈspil-ij How to pronounce spillage (audio)
1
: the act or process of spilling
2
: the quantity that spills
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