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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There’s also a rooftop pool, outfitted with retro-chic red and white striped sunloungers, where guests can order small plates and spritzes. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 The hilariously raunchy ode to male competence saw the pop star elevated at the center of a sprinkler-head chair, spritzing herself and her backup dancers. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026 Add it to a spray bottle and then spritz the area until fully covered. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026 Going forward, keep dust and dirt at bay by regularly spritzing your houseplants with a mister. Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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