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.
Recent Examples on the Web The true total of the spillage, however, has not yet been determined. Li Cohen, CBS News, 17 May 2024 These bamboo cutting boards also feature juice grooves to prevent spillage. 5. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spillage 

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Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 29 May. 2024.

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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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