spritz

verb

\ ˈsprits

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, ˈshprits \

spritzed; spritzing; spritzes

Definition of spritz

transitive verb

: spray

intransitive verb

: to disperse or apply a spray

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Examples of spritz in a Sentence

Make sure to spritz the plants with water every day. She spritzed her hair with hairspray.

Recent Examples on the Web The pair, who founded the global beauty brand Fresh together, have even engineered a perfume, The Maker Hudson Eau de Parfum, for guests to spritz themselves with. — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Maker Hotel's New Online Shop Is Filled with Custom Furniture and Decor," 17 Dec. 2020 If temperatures are below freezing, fill a spray bottle and spritz this track with liquid water. — Sophie Bushwick, Popular Science, "How to speed up your sled with scientific tricks," 17 Dec. 2020 According to cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson of BeautyStat.com, dry conditioners are designed to spritz on just enough to make your hair shinier, smoother, and softer (kind of like a quickie conditioning treatment). — Danielle Gray, Allure, "How to Use Dry Conditioner on Your Hair," 24 Nov. 2020 Simply mix a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid and two cups of warm water in a spray bottle, then spritz the solution onto the mat and wipe the surfaces clean with a soft cloth. — Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, "7 Unexpected Places Germs Congregate," 10 Nov. 2020 Avoid the classics — spritz or cutouts, and the like — as most bakers already have those options in hand. — Star Tribune, "The timer is ticking on Holiday Cookie Contest," 23 Sep. 2020 Avoid the classics — spritz or cutouts, and the like — as most bakers already have those options in hand. — Star Tribune, "The timer is ticking on Holiday Cookie Contest," 23 Sep. 2020 Avoid the classics — spritz or cutouts, and the like — as most bakers already have those options in hand. — Star Tribune, "The timer is ticking on Holiday Cookie Contest," 23 Sep. 2020 When using a spray, spritz it directly on a microfiber towel or rag—paper towels often leave lint behind. — Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, "15 things you need if you just bought a Peloton," 21 Oct. 2020

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“Spritz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spritz. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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spritz

verb

English Language Learners Definition of spritz

US : to spray (something) quickly with a small amount of liquid

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