spritz

verb

ˈsprits How to pronounce spritz (audio)
ˈshprits
spritzed; spritzing; spritzes
Synonyms of spritznext

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.
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Coat chicken pieces evenly with cooking spray or spritz with vegetable oil. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026 Slide on a pair dedicated for cleaning, spritz some wood-safe cleaner on baseboards, then use your socked foot to wipe them down without crouching. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026 Start at the top of the window and lightly spritz the entire surface. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 June 2026 There is no magic amount to use, but as a rule of thumb, two spritzes directly to the skin should always be plenty—sometimes too much. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spritz

Word History

Etymology

German spritzen to squirt, spray

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of spritz was in 1886

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“Spritz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spritz. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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