noun
Uncommon
spilling
Spilling (noun) means the act of liquid or loose material falling out of a container. Example: “The waiter apologized for spilling wine on the tablecloth.”
noun
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The act of liquid or loose material falling out of a container.
"The waiter apologized for spilling wine on the tablecloth."
How to use spilling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of something pouring or falling out accidentally.
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Word forms
- Plural
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The waiter apologized for _____ wine on the tablecloth.
Rhymes for spilling
willing
killing
filling
milling
billing
chilling
drilling
grilling
trilling
Shilling
unwilling
thrilling
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Frequently asked questions
What does “spilling” mean?
The word “spilling” means the act of liquid or loose material falling out of a container. In plain terms, the ongoing act of something pouring or falling out accidentally.
How do you use “spilling” in a sentence?
Here is “spilling” used in a sentence: “The waiter apologized for spilling wine on the tablecloth.”
What part of speech is “spilling”?
“Spilling” is a noun.
Is “spilling” a common word?
“Spilling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
