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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Oxo includes a tiny spray bottle and suggests spritzing the beans with water before grinding. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026 Shake well and spritz it on yourself before heading outdoors. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 May 2026 The latest batch of fragrances capture the very essence of the sun itself — in forms from sprays and spritzes, to creams and lotions. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026 The drinks menu highlights southern Italian culture, with Bellinis and spritzes among other drinks (there’s actually a Bellini Bar). Connie Ogle may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 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 21 May. 2026.

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