: paint that is sprayed onto a surface from a hand-held can
a can of spray paint
spray-painted; spray-painting; spray-paints
: to paint (something) with paint that is sprayed from a can or sprayer
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Antonio Ferme, Variety, 14 June 2026
He was later captured in security footage at a Madrid hardware store buying the same brand of spray paint that the man in the helmet was later seen using.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Nick Lentz, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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Noun
Its windshield had been shattered, and every car nearby was coated in a layer of spray paint, dust and fire-extinguisher residue.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 14 June 2026
He was later captured in security footage at a Madrid hardware store buying the same brand of spray paint that the man in the helmet was later seen using.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Verb
Police said the symbols were spray-painted at the hub.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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“Spray paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spray%20paint. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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