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
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
Jayne Kerr, practice manager at Infinity Blu Dental Care in Killin, said it had decided to close because of the spillage, despite being fully booked with patients.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 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
In the fading light, he examined the spillage closely.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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