spray can

noun

: a pressurized container from which aerosols are dispensed

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This Lock-In makeup setting spray can help prevent that from happening. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024 Both vaccines are generally very safe and tolerated well, but the nasal spray can elicit more side effects. Omer Awan, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 Investigators also said Garber threw a spray can on the fire. Greg Wehner, Fox News, 27 Sep. 2024 While many visitors pause for photographs, some also bring paint spray cans to leave their mark on this iconic landmark. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spray can 

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spray can was in 1958

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“Spray can.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spray%20can. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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