spritz

verb

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

intransitive verb

: to disperse or apply a spray
closed her eyes before spritzing
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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There’s nothing quite like waking up in a dreamy hotel bed complete with luxurious linens spritzed with a scent that reminds you of your favorite getaway. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Lightly spritz your sheets with cold water before lying down if the room still feels warm, and skip alcohol and caffeine in the hours before bed to protect sleep quality on hot nights. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Whether you’re headed to a barbecue, sharing al fresco spritzes with friends, or going to the beach, here’s how to wear the breathable blouse with tips for every comfort level. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 June 2026 Nothing is ever going to top it except, of course, the thin green coat of algae that Greenwater Solutions—seems nominally determinative, in a bad way—is trying to spritz with nanobubbles. Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026 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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“Spritz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spritz. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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