spray can

noun

: a pressurized container from which aerosols are dispensed

Examples of spray can in a Sentence

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Weapons, explosives, detonators, work tools, helmets, lighters, matches, smoke bombs, spray cans. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026 Packing cubes and wrinkle release spray can only do so much! Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 30 May 2026 Avoid spraying on tender foliage such as lettuce, ferns, or plants with soft, thin leaves, as the spicy spray can cause leaf burn. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026 Never skip goggles, gloves, and closed-toe shoes; high-pressure spray can cause serious injuries. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spray can

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spray can was in 1958

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“Spray can.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spray%20can. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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