Synonyms

spritz

American

[sprits, shprits] / sprɪts, ʃprɪts /

verb (used with object)

to spray briefly and quickly; squirt.

He spritzed a little soda in his drink.

noun

a quick, brief spray of liquid; squirt.

Etymology

Origin of spritz

1915–20, < German spritzen to squirt, spray

Example Sentences

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There, many skiiers also complain about day trippers, noting that many seem more interested in sunbathing and drinking spritz on the slopes, where loud music pumps out from nearby speakers.

From Barron's

A spritz of lemon or lime and a sprinkle of salt is often enough — startlingly so — to make them feel alive rather than virtuous.

From Salon

We stroll past a fragrance section where perfume bottles stand proudly on their own tables, begging to be spritzed.

From The Wall Street Journal

What’s the trick to turning out dozens of spritz cookies that look every bit as spiffy as the ones in those ubiquitous blue tins?

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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