noun
spritz
sprihts
Spritz (noun) means a quick, light spray of a liquid. Example: “She gave her hair a quick spritz of perfume.”
noun
1
A quick, light spray of a liquid.
"She gave her hair a quick spritz of perfume."
2
A cocktail made with prosecco, soda water, and bitters.
"They ordered spritzes on the terrace before dinner."
verb
1
To spray or squirt lightly.
"He spritzed some water onto the wilting plant."
How to use spritz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA light spray of liquid, the act of spraying lightly, or (more recently) an aperitif cocktail.
Common pairings
a spritz of perfume
an Aperol spritz
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Word forms
- Plural
- spritzes
- Third person singular
- spritzes
- Past tense
- spritzed
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Etymology
From German spritzen, related to Yiddish shprits — the same root behind "spritzer".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for spritz
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What does “spritz” mean?
The word “spritz” means a quick, light spray of a liquid. In plain terms, a light spray of liquid, the act of spraying lightly, or (more recently) an aperitif cocktail.
How do you pronounce “spritz”?
“Spritz” is pronounced sprihts (/spɹɪts/ in IPA).
How do you use “spritz” in a sentence?
Here is “spritz” used in a sentence: “She gave her hair a quick spritz of perfume.”
What part of speech is “spritz”?
Depending on how it is used, “spritz” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “spritz” come from?
The word “spritz” comes from German. From German spritzen, related to Yiddish shprits — the same root behind "spritzer".
How many meanings does “spritz” have?
“Spritz” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a quick, light spray of a liquid.
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