spillage

noun

spill·​age ˈspi-lij How to pronounce spillage (audio)
1
: the act or process of spilling
2
: the quantity that spills : material lost or scattered by spilling

Examples of spillage in a Sentence

The design of this travel mug helps prevent spillage.
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An explosion or spillage of the chemical, the scenarios put forth by the Orange County Fire Authority as potential outcomes, both create problems, because MMA is heavier than air, Kleinman said. Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 23 May 2026 If there is any spillage, clean it immediately to prevent it from setting. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 May 2026 Jelly-like, three-dimensional pads contour the bra’s cups and provide a push-up effect, thus lifting and preventing spillage. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 Stars officials said the fields’ floodlight poles will be 70 feet tall and designed to minimize light spillage and glare. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spillage

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of spillage was in 1924

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“Spillage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spillage. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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spillage

noun
spill·​age ˈspil-ij How to pronounce spillage (audio)
1
: the act or process of spilling
2
: the quantity that spills
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