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
First Minister John Swinney said that there was "understandable concern" in Highland Perthshire about the implications of the diesel spillage.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
The regulator issued 130 non-compliance notices, and said common issues included inaccurate measuring instruments, unapproved glasses, and "spillage during pouring, meaning customers got less than they paid for".
From Barron's • Feb. 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
The moon-rocky fourth garden was a spillage of concrete meringue and gravel.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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