spritz

verb

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

intransitive verb

: to disperse or apply a spray
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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Sprays: Pour rice water into a spray bottle and spritz it on your face. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024 For a more radiant and airy twist, spritz Maison Margiela’s Replica: Bubble Bath over Berry Bonbon. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Nov. 2024 Suited for all hair types—but especially effective on greasy hair—the dry shampoo spritzes on with a cooling, scalp-refreshing feel. Jenny Berg, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024 Try to wash your brush once every two weeks and spritz it with something like tea tree mist after every use. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Spritz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spritz. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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