spillage

noun

spill·​age ˈspi-lij 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

These rings need to be wiped clean and put back in place to prevent spillage or leakage during use. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

That spillage ended up blocking the access route from the port to the North Sea, forcing the temporary closure of the Deurganck Dock and the MPET. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

That pointed straight at a spillage from substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens in the 88th minute, punished ruthlessly by Merino for the decisive goal. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Food spillage can not only damage your oven, but causes smoke that impacts the flavor of your food and may spark an oven fire. — Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for spillage

• millage
• pillage
• village

Kids Definition

spillage

noun

spill·​age ˈspil-ij 

1

: the act or process of spilling

2

: the quantity that spills