spritz

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

Definition of spritz

intransitive verb

: to disperse or apply a spray

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Other Words from spritz

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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My friend Charlee serves up Aperol spritzes eight at a time — a phalanx of glasses, all filled to the brim with candy-peach liquid and chunky ice cubes. Alex Abad-santos, Vox, "Inside the calculated race to create the next drink of summer," 17 July 2019 Rather than spritzing bug sprays and lighting torches and citronella candles, the Radius Zone 2.0 from Thermacell is a no-spray, scentless and DEET-free alternative to keeping mosquitoes away from your outdoor space. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "This Portable DEET-Free, No-Spray Mosquito Repellent Is on Sale Right Now," 15 July 2019 Now, the company has opened a spritzed-up staging with new cast members and sharper tech at its own home theater. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: In latest production at Lamb’s Players Theatre, ‘miXtape’ still has the right stuff," 1 July 2019 Ask for extra limes and spritz them over everything; break with bites of pickled onion and avocado. Max Falkowitz, New York Times, "Biking the Length of Manhattan, With Stops Along the Way," 7 Aug. 2019 Some people might prefer griping and swatting to being spritzed with chemicals. Ask Amy, oregonlive.com, "Ask Amy: Mother-in-law’s friendship with husband’s ex-wife causes family rift," 19 July 2019 Some people might prefer griping and swatting to being spritzed with chemicals. Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, "Ask Amy: Mother-in-law’s friendship with ex is disruptive," 19 July 2019 Some people might prefer griping and swatting to being spritzed with chemicals. Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, "Ask Amy: We have bug spray, they have complaints," 19 July 2019 In fact, the neutral 7.2pH levels means spritzing on this formula is safe for even the most sensitive skin types. Braelyn Wood, Health.com, "Drew Barrymore Swears By This Unexpected Product to Style Her Hair Perfectly," 16 July 2019

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First Known Use of spritz

1902, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

History and Etymology for spritz

German spritzen to squirt, spray

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More Definitions for spritz

spritz

verb

English Language Learners Definition of spritz

US : to spray (something) quickly with a small amount of liquid