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

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of something pouring or falling out accidentally.

Word forms

spillings plural

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Rhymes for spilling

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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.