: paint that is sprayed onto a surface from a hand-held can
a can of spray paint
spray-painted; spray-painting; spray-paints
: to paint (something) with paint that is sprayed from a can or sprayer
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Harry Harris, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Subtly add a little depth and shine to a traditional harvest wreath with metallic spray paint.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025
Someone has spray-painted a rash of stars in circles up the stairs.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Over the years, the gangs began actively recruiting younger members at Oakland High, Fremont High and Castlemont High, and began hanging out at Oakland’s San Antonio and Arroyo Viejo parks, using blue spray paint to mark their turf, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Subtly add a little depth and shine to a traditional harvest wreath with metallic spray paint.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
While some poinsettias are spray-painted in vibrant blues or purples, natural ones tend to last longer and thrive with a little TLC.
—Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025
Someone has spray-painted a rash of stars in circles up the stairs.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Spray paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spray%20paint. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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