spritz

verb

ˈsprits How to pronounce spritz (audio)
ˈshprits
spritzed; spritzing; spritzes
Synonyms of spritznext

intransitive verb

: to disperse or apply a spray
closed her eyes before spritzing
spritz noun

Examples of spritz in a Sentence

Make sure to spritz the plants with water every day. She spritzed her hair with hairspray.
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The drinks menu highlights southern Italian culture, with Bellinis and spritzes among other drinks (there’s actually a Bellini Bar). Connie Ogle may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 Use a paddle brush for smooth waves, and spritz the curls with hairspray for holding power. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 The pop icon offered an inside look at her European trip in an Instagram post, including a cozy boat ride together through the city's famous canals with Aperol spritzes in hand. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 Locals sipped coffees and worked on laptops by the lobby’s roaring fire; in the bar, happy hour was underway and a mixologist was pouring Misty Fjords spritzes. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spritz

Word History

Etymology

German spritzen to squirt, spray

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of spritz was in 1886

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“Spritz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spritz. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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