spritz

verb

ˈsprits How to pronounce spritz (audio)
ˈshprits
spritzed; spritzing; spritzes

intransitive verb

: to disperse or apply a spray
spritz noun

Examples of spritz in a Sentence

Make sure to spritz the plants with water every day. She spritzed her hair with hairspray.
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Simply apply a thin layer of Vaseline to your pulse points—the warmer areas of your body that can help diffuse fragrance such as your wrists, inner elbows, and neck—before spritzing on your signature scent. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 May 2025 Walking along the open concept office of Vogue HQ at 1 World Trade Center will reveal several Merit perfume bottles at the ready for spritzing. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025 Try toasting the beans or even spritzing them with bitters. Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Mar. 2025 Key ingredients: Seaweed extract, kelp extract, magnesium sulfate How To Apply: Simply spritz onto damp or dry strands, then squeeze and twist for an instant windswept vibe that feels both fresh and undone. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for spritz

Word History

Etymology

German spritzen to squirt, spray

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of spritz was in 1886

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“Spritz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spritz. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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