Meaning of the word spills in English

What does spills mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spills

US /spɪlz/
UK /spɪlz/

Noun

an amount of liquid that has spilled or been spilled

Example:
Clean up the milk spills immediately.
Oil spills can cause significant environmental damage.

Verb

1.

to cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally

Example:
Be careful not to spill your drink.
The bucket spills water when it's too full.
2.

to reveal secret information

Example:
He threatened to spill the beans about their secret project.
Don't spill the details of the surprise party!