spritz
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
Etymology
Origin of spritz
1915–20, < German spritzen to squirt, spray
Explanation
To spritz is to spray quickly and briefly, or in bursts. Rather than dousing yourself in cologne before your big date, you should probably just spritz a little on your neck. Spritz has roots in the German verb spritzen, "to squirt." You might spritz your bathroom with air freshener, spritz a pan with cooking spray, or spritz your fancy hairdo with hairspray. There are also several drinks influenced by the word spritz, including a spritzer, a bubbly carbonated drink made with wine or fruit juice.
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Example Sentences
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Another challenge is defending Aperol's distinctive character for a spritz -- which is not a registered trademark -- particularly in Italy, where some establishments serve lower-cost alternatives without clearly identifying them.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
The spritz tradition dates back to Austria's occupation of northeast Italy in the 19th century.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
But those are made with Prosecco, while Chet’s Golden Hour spritz uses gin and bitter liqueur.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Posting a well-lit spritz, matcha or sardines signals leisure, affluence and wellness — conspicuous consumption, Goop-style.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2025
As Dona Amelia gives us last-minute instructions, Susana fusses over me, dabbing silver eye shadow on my lids, gliding her lipstick over my lips, giving my hair a final spritz of hair spray.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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