spritz

[sprits, shprits]

verb (used with object)

1. to spray briefly and quickly; squirt.

   He spritzed a little soda in his drink.

noun

1. a quick, brief spray of liquid; squirt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spritz¹

1915–20, < German spritzen to squirt, spray

Example Sentences

Dug was blown dry and finished off with a hotel-grade, organic cotton towel, rubbed with nourishing paw-balm and spritzed with “show dog” scent cologne.

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He came to Azizam, which he described as a restaurant that serves the “Persian dishes that only your mom makes at home,” for backgammon and an albaloo or sour cherry spritz.

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I’m having a lot more fun with my curated choose-your-own-adventure, building my arsenal of fantasies that are one spritz away.

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The heart softens — snappy, almost refreshing — like the green cousin of a cucumber spritz.

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Although the juicy, vibrant red fruit is commonly featured in desserts, like buttery tarts, spritzes, chocolate mousse and chiffon cakes, it’s also exceptional in more savory dishes.

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