spray can

noun

: a pressurized container from which aerosols are dispensed

Examples of spray can in a Sentence

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According to police sources, some bodies laid in plastic bags on gurneys while others were on shelves alongside miscellaneous equipment like spray cans and cardboard boxes. Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 The spray can damage particular surfaces like plastics and rubbers or pose fire hazards with some appliances. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 Once the toad is positively identified as the invasive species by spotting the poison glands behind its eyes, benzocaine or lidocaine ointment or spray can be used as anesthesia to ensure the toad doesn’t feel pain. Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 But for anyone who is sensitive to fragrance, that cozy fall candle or ocean-breeze spray can be more headache-inducing than inviting. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spray can

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spray can was in 1958

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“Spray can.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spray%20can. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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