noun
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an instance or the process of spilling
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something spilt or the amount spilt
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Etymology
Origin of spillage
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National Highways said there was significant damage to the road surface and crash barrier following the fire and oil spillage from the burnt out vehicle.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 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
Villagers may face "several days" of disruption to water supplies after a diesel spillage into the River Dochart in Perthshire.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026
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 ● Feb. 20, 2026
“Pizza spillage can cause major damage to books,” said Andrew.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
But the government said the volume of spillages recorded in the latest data was unacceptable.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2023
The 11.6-inch device includes shock-absorbent bumpers to protect against drops and even drainage nearly the keyboard for spillages.
From The Verge ● Jan. 18, 2022
You could use a high-sided tray to keep on the bed next to you for drinks, but you will still end up with spillages at least once a week.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 20, 2021
The difference in Clinton's case, Leonard said, is that so-called "spillages" of classified information within the .gov network are easier to track and contain.
From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2015
It’s Alfie who triggered Wick’s revenge rage; Viggo is just the gruff dad trying to clean up his grown boy’s stupid spillages.
From Time ● Oct. 24, 2014
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