dispersal
noun
dis·pers·al
di-ˈspər-səl 
: the act or result of dispersing
especially
: the process or result of the spreading of organisms from one place to another
Examples of dispersal in a Sentence
the dispersal of plant seeds in the forests through natural means
Recent Examples on the Web
Should an event require intervention in the future, there will be police supervision to ensure the orderly and safe dispersal of attendees.
—
Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 18 June 2026
In addition to dispersal ordinance and a proposal to pressure social media companies to remove posts advertising parties, aldermen are also preparing an ordinance that would implement a scale of fines for parents whose children are apprehended at such gatherings, Hopkins added.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Starting on Tuesday, June 9, aerial dispersal flights originating from the sterile fly dispersal facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas, will begin.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 8 June 2026
That includes breaking ground on a new facility to produce sterile flies and opening a new dispersal facility earlier this year.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dispersal
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 18 June 2026
In addition to dispersal ordinance and a proposal to pressure social media companies to remove posts advertising parties, aldermen are also preparing an ordinance that would implement a scale of fines for parents whose children are apprehended at such gatherings, Hopkins added.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Starting on Tuesday, June 9, aerial dispersal flights originating from the sterile fly dispersal facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas, will begin.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 8 June 2026
That includes breaking ground on a new facility to produce sterile flies and opening a new dispersal facility earlier this year.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dispersal
Cite this Entry
“Dispersal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispersal. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
dispersal
noun
dis·pers·al
dis-ˈpər-səl
: the act or result of dispersing
Medical Definition
dispersal
noun
dis·pers·al
dis-ˈpər-səl
: the act or result of dispersing
specifically
: the process or result of the spreading of organisms from one place to another
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
