Meaning of the word spray in English

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

spray

US /spreɪ/

UK /spreɪ/

liquid that is forced out of a can or other container in a stream of very small drops

Example:

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She used hair spray to hold her hairstyle in place.

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The gardener applied insect spray to the plants.

Synonym:

aerosol mist atomizer vaporizer nebulizer

a branch or cluster of flowers or berries

Example:

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She held a delicate spray of orchids.

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The vase contained a beautiful spray of autumn leaves.

Synonym:

sprig cluster bouquet branch

to cause liquid to go through the air in a mass of small drops

Example:

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The waves sprayed water over the deck.

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He sprayed paint onto the canvas.

Synonym:

sprinkle mist atomize disperse scatter

Related Word:

vanishing spray spray paint spray gun