noun

spiller

Spiller (noun) means someone or something that spills, especially a party legally responsible for a spill of oil or waste. Example: “The court ruled that the spiller must pay for the cleanup.”

noun

Someone or something that spills, especially a party legally responsible for a spill of oil or waste.

"The court ruled that the spiller must pay for the cleanup."

How to use spiller

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOne who spills something, particularly used in legal contexts for pollution incidents.

Word forms

spillers plural, Spillers plural

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Etymology

From spill plus the agent suffix "-er."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for spiller

killer tiller filler Miller diller stiller thriller Schiller painkiller

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spiller” mean?

The word “spiller” means someone or something that spills, especially a party legally responsible for a spill of oil or waste. In plain terms, one who spills something, particularly used in legal contexts for pollution incidents.

How do you use “spiller” in a sentence?

Here is “spiller” used in a sentence: “The court ruled that the spiller must pay for the cleanup.”

What part of speech is “spiller”?

“Spiller” is a noun.

What is the meaning of spiller?

"spiller" (noun) means someone or something that spills, especially a party legally responsible for a spill of oil or waste.

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