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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To set the make-up in place, Tilbury spritzed on some Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, to keep Moore looking—and feeling—glowy all night long. Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025 If the paste dries, spritz it with water to hydrate it before washing it away. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025 Air conditioning, sitting under a fan while spritzing yourself with cold water, taking a cool shower or finding a nearby cooling center can all help your brain continue to function at its best. Christina Caron, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024 Nostalgic visions of Milan Fashion Week, Campari spritzes in hand and cigarette smoke curling in the air, have been thwarted. Elena Clavarino, airmail.news, 18 Jan. 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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