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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Street signs and official documents are in two languages, Gothic and Baroque architecture are juxtaposed with Art Nouveau and fascist buildings, and German-speaking tourists sip Aperol spritzes in the sun in Piazza Walther. Ann Abel, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 One participant accidentally spritzed pepper spray in her face after receiving it as a gift from her mother; the offending tube is in a Ziploc bag on the wall. Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025 Taking cues from its assortment of cosmetics, the space leans into clean lines, minimal accents, and like any good beauty store, incredible lighting—perfect for swatching, spritzing, and perhaps a selfie or two. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024 To rinse the area, fill a spray bottle with cold water, spritz a small amount over the stain, and blot again. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Spritz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spritz. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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