spritz

verb

ˈsprits 

ˈshprits

spritzed; spritzing; spritzes

transitive verb

: spray

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The lightweight, silicone-free thermal protection spray can be spritzed over damp hair before blow-drying or used on dry hair before using a flatiron or curling iron. — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026

Chef Demetrius Brown spritzes fresh lemon for a brightening touch. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Bespoke Primetime hats were up for grabs that displayed the film’s name in English and Italian (Prima Serata), and guests sipped on Aperol spritzes and ate personal pizzas as the cast and crew arrived. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 6 Sep. 2026

Porta platters, Emporio Sirenuse dipping bowls, classic Christofle silver, Guy Degrenne all-purpose wine glasses for wine, water, and spritzes. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

German spritzen to squirt, spray

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for spritz

• bits
• blitz
• brits
• fits
• flits
• frits
• fritz
• grits
• hits
• its
• kits
• knits