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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The interior of the bag conceals four roomy pouches for storing your toiletries, all of which contain leakproof PVC pockets to minimize the damage of spillage. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025 The cups are lightly lined and offer plenty of coverage to avoid spillage. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025 While not all V-neck styles prevent spillage, the stretchy material hugs your body without putting pressure on your ribs or chest. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025 The fridge then lowers the dispenser nozzle to fit your glass size (so there’s no spillage) and fills it up for you. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 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 5 Oct. 2025.

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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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