spritz

verb

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

intransitive verb

: to disperse or apply a spray
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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Key ingredients: Seaweed extract, kelp extract, magnesium sulfate How To Apply: Simply spritz onto damp or dry strands, then squeeze and twist for an instant windswept vibe that feels both fresh and undone. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025 The breezy nature of a more dilute body spray — which is formulated mostly with water and a low alcohol content that diffuses the ingredients — is spritzed all over through a water bottle-like spray. Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025 It’s made for brunch, Aperol spritzes, weeknight risottos, and catching up with friends on a patio. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Downy’s wrinkle spray works in a matter of seconds: Just lay your clothing flat, spritz it with wrinkle release spray, and use your hands to smooth the material out. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025 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 4 May. 2025.

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