spritz
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
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 • Feb. 1, 2026
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 • Jan. 13, 2026
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 • Dec. 5, 2025
Lounge under the umbrellas, take photos in the marigold-tinted space and learn how to make the perfect Aperol spritz.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025
A spritz or two even got in his mouth, sending Gregory gagging and coughing.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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