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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To give your straight strands an undone finish, spritz and scrunch them with a texture spray. 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 The quick tutorial consisted of the star generously spritzing LolaVie's Glossing Detangler onto her hair and combing out her locks for effortless results. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025 That soon included The Bling Ring’s many needle drops, which Lopatin’s compositions spritzed the edges of. Jack Denton, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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