Meaning of the word sprays in English

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

sprays

US /spreɪz/
UK /spreɪz/

Noun

1.

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

Example:
She used a hair spray to hold her hairstyle.
The gardener applied an insect spray to the plants.
2.

a device for applying a spray

Example:
He bought a new paint spray for his car.
The cleaning solution comes with a convenient spray nozzle.

Verb

to cause liquid to come out of a container in a stream of very small drops

Example:
She sprayed perfume on her wrist.
The firemen sprayed water on the burning building.