spray can

noun

: a pressurized container from which aerosols are dispensed

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For instance, sprinkling cinnamon around entry points while also using a vinegar spray can help create a double barrier against ants attempting to infiltrate your home. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026 Hyundai says the spray can keep the vehicle at a temperature between 50 - 60 °C (122-140°F), even when environmental temperatures climb up to 800 °C (1,472 °F). New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026 The spray can eject forcefully, reaching up to 20 feet depending on the canister design. Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026 But since spray cans also contain propellants and chemicals, most municipal systems treat them as hazardous material. Chris Baskind, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spray can

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First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Apr. 2026.

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