spritzer

noun

spritz·​er ˈsprit-sər How to pronounce spritzer (audio)
ˈshprit-
: a beverage of usually white wine and soda water

Examples of spritzer in a Sentence

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Other offerings include fresh fruit protein smoothies and energy spritzers in addition to tea and coffee. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026 The event will include sparkling spritzers, dessert, music and more. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026 Included in their selection, though, is bottled Pilsner, white wine, prosecco, Weinschorle (a German wine spritzer), the odd and intense combination of prosecco and Red Bull, and of course, your standard house/well cocktails. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026 What better way to use up small portions left on your bar cart than making a wine spritzer? Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spritzer

Word History

Etymology

German, from spritzen

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spritzer was in 1953

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“Spritzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spritzer. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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