spray paint

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noun

: paint that is sprayed onto a surface from a hand-held can

a can of spray paint

spray-paint

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verb

spray-painted; spray-painting; spray-paints

: to paint (something) with paint that is sprayed from a can or sprayer

Examples of spray paint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

These cracks were noticed; most were marked with spray paint and arrows and eventually filled in. — Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Lamp bases and fixtures like chandeliers are often quickly tackled with spray paint, whether they’re made of wood, metal, or ceramic. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026

Verb

Kids were spray-painting impressive murals on the sides of buildings and the bodies of subway cars. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

In the middle of the night, federal agents had burst into the home on Quiet Circle, spray-painting his front door camera and smashing the door with a battering ram. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for spray paint

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