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

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

"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 • Feb. 6, 2026

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 • Jan. 12, 2026

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

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

He pulled out loads of bog paper to mop up the spillage.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell