noun
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an instance or the process of spilling
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something spilt or the amount spilt
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Etymology
Origin of spillage
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Preliminary findings indicated that a spillage occurred after a lorry was involved in an accident.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
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
A diesel spillage into the River Dochart which flowed into the River Tay in Perthshire appears to be clearing, the environment watchdog has said.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
“Pizza spillage can cause major damage to books,” said Andrew.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
The industry trade body, Water UK, said bill increases were needed to fund vital upgrades to the system and tackle spillages that have caused a public outcry.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
The 11.6-inch device includes shock-absorbent bumpers to protect against drops and even drainage nearly the keyboard for spillages.
From The Verge ● Jan. 18, 2022
The difference in Clinton's case, Leonard said, is that so-called "spillages" of classified information within the .gov network are easier to track and contain.
From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2015
It’s Alfie who triggered Wick’s revenge rage; Viggo is just the gruff dad trying to clean up his grown boy’s stupid spillages.
From Time ● Oct. 24, 2014
They are from a contracting company called Oil Mop that specialises in oil spillages.
From The Guardian ● May 1, 2010
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