spray 1 of 2

as in to sprinkle
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sprayed the lawn with pesticides

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

spray

2 of 2

noun

Examples of spray in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
No need to mess around with bug spray thanks to this tiny machine that takes just 15 minutes to reach maximum protection, can work for up to nine hours straight, and covers a field of 20 feet to shield you from those pesky bugs. Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024 Gavidia spoke out against the parade’s neo-Nazi attendees in an October 14 Facebook reel that shows another attendee using their boat’s propellers to spray them with water. Abby Monteil, Them, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
These include throat sprays, cough drops, lozenges, humidification, and gargling saltwater. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024 How to clean them: Use a disinfectant spray or wipe to clean door handles, light switches, and cabinet handles. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spray 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'spray.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Thesaurus Entries Near spray

Cite this Entry

“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on spray

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!