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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These travel-friendly minis provide excellent sun protection in a variety of applications depending on her skin and makeup needs: a traditional moisturizer for day, a balm for active re-applications, and a refreshing mist to spritz atop makeup. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024 Yet another uses it in her office, kicking her bare feet up on the desk in front of her and spritzing them. Isabella Rosario, Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2024 Currently, La Perla offers five different room scents which can either be diffused or spritzed on fabrics like curtains and sofas, as well as lingerie and bed sheets. Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Sprays: Pour rice water into a spray bottle and spritz it on your face. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 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 6 Jan. 2025.

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