spillage

American  

[spil-ij] / ˈspɪl ɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act or process of spilling. spill.

2. an amount that spills spill or is spilled. spill.

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ˈspillage British  

/ ˈspɪlɪdʒ /

noun

1. an instance or the process of spilling

2. something spilt or the amount spilt

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Etymology

Origin of spillage

First recorded in 1920–25; spill ¹ + -age

Example Sentences

While an environmental disaster from the jet fuel spillage was averted, the coastguard undertook a clean-up operation after discovering clumps of plastic pellets, or nurdles, in the sea and washed ashore.

From Barron's

After inspections, authorities determined that the vessel was not damaged, and there was no environmental pollution or spillage.

From BBC

The BBC understands the lender group is hopeful their plan will get agreement in principle before the end of the year but has many critics over the proposed leniency on fines for pollution and spillage.

From BBC

It is one of the biggest environmental lawsuits in Zambia's history, with the farmers alleging the spillage has already affected 300,000 households.

From BBC

This is one of the biggest environmental lawsuits in Zambia's history, with the farmers saying the spillage affects about 300,000 households in the copper-mining region.

From BBC