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

A diesel spillage into the River Dochart which flowed into the River Tay in Perthshire appears to be clearing, the environment watchdog has said.

From BBC

Residents of a Perthshire village have been told disruption to their water supply could "last several days" after a diesel spillage into the River Dochart.

From BBC

"Unfortunately, issues sometimes arise due to incorrect measuring devices and spillage -- especially when things are busy at the bar," the Australian Hotels Association said in a statement Friday.

From Barron's

The industry trade body, Water UK, said bill increases were needed to fund vital upgrades to the system and tackle spillages that have caused a public outcry.

From BBC

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