: the quantity that spills: material lost or scattered by spilling
Examples of spillage in a Sentence
The design of this travel mug helps prevent spillage.
Recent Examples on the WebAt the littlest spillage—heaven forbid Dorothy’s bucket—of water, our wicked widgets shriek and melt.—Jason Kehe, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2018 Many tankers are not designed according to international best practices to avoid spillage during accidents, said Timothy Iwuagwu, president of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria.—Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024 The management is committed to setting an impactful ESG target, but the liquid pipelines are prone to leakages and spillages, causing environmental hazards.—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 Plus, its canvas lining protects from any spillage.—Elizabeth Buxton, refinery29.com, 20 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spillage
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