spritz

verb

ˈsprits 

ˈshprits

spritzed; spritzing; spritzes

transitive verb

: spray

intransitive verb

: to disperse or apply a spray

closed her eyes before spritzing

spritz noun

Examples of spritz in a Sentence

Make sure to spritz the plants with water every day.

She spritzed her hair with hairspray.

Recent Examples on the Web

Pour equal parts water and Pine-Sol in a spray bottle to spritz on outdoor furniture, the deck, and indoor areas where flies are most likely to flock, such as kitchen countertops. —Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026

Lemon spritzes complement crudos, crustacean pastas and salt-encrusted, whole fish prepared by executive chef Agostino Petrosino, who’s helping the place get up and running, and chef de cuisine Carmine Nozzolino, who’s in for the long haul. —Rebecca Kleinman, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026

Then, spritz on some shine spray for that high-gloss finish. —Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026

Breakfast in the Avenue Room has a very decent selection of coffees, pastries, and bagels, and the cocktail menu has a focus on Amaro and spritzes. —Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

German spritzen to squirt, spray

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for spritz

• bits
• blitz
• brits
• fits
• flits
• frits
• fritz
• grits
• hits
• its
• kits
• knits