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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That’s just because of gravity, which can cause the blood spillage to sink, Dr. Mueller says. Erica Sloan, SELF, 28 July 2025 The contoured side wings also help reduce bulging and armpit spillage for a clean, seamless look beneath any ensemble. Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 11 July 2025 The construction guarantees even bites, with no spillage out the back. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025 Soak a clean dish rag or a soft sponge in the solution, and wipe down the inside of the refrigerator, focusing on areas with spillage and stains. Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 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 21 Aug. 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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