noun
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an instance or the process of spilling
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something spilt or the amount spilt
Etymology
Origin of spillage
Example Sentences
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It’s a little like slowing down the gasoline flow at the top of the tank to avoid spillage.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
It’s a little like slowing down the gasoline flow at the top of the tank to avoid spillage.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
He decided to cancel bookings for fishing and wildlife trips on the loch until he knows the full impact of the spillage on the water.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
Volunteers have handed out about 40,000 bottles of water since the spillage, which a local petrol station blamed on an attempted fuel theft.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
“Pizza spillage can cause major damage to books,” said Andrew.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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