Pronunciation: /sprɪts/

Definitions of spritz

noun a quick squirt or spray of liquid

Example Sentences

A1 I like to spritz on some perfume before going out.

A2 She gave the plant a spritz of water to keep it hydrated.

B1 The bartender prepared a refreshing spritz cocktail for the customer.

B2 The hair stylist used a spritz of hairspray to set the curls in place.

C1 The chef added a spritz of lemon juice to enhance the flavor of the dish.

C2 The artist used a spritz of paint to create a beautiful gradient effect on the canvas.

verb to squirt or spray with liquid

Example Sentences

A1 I spritzed some perfume on before going out.

A2 She spritzed the plants with water to keep them hydrated.

B1 The bartender spritzed a lemon twist over the cocktail for added flavor.

B2 I like to spritz my hair with sea salt spray for a beachy look.

C1 The fashion designer spritzed the fabric with water to test its durability.

C2 The chef carefully spritzed the dish with truffle oil before serving it to the guests.

Examples of spritz in a Sentence

formal The bartender expertly prepared a spritz using prosecco, Aperol, and soda water.

informal I love to spritz a little lemon juice on my salad for some extra flavor.

slang Let's spritz some perfume on before we head out.

figurative The artist spritzed some paint onto the canvas, adding a pop of color to the piece.

Grammatical Forms of spritz

past tense

spritzed

plural

spritzes

comparative

more spritzy

superlative

most spritzy

present tense

spritz

future tense

will spritz

perfect tense

have spritzed

continuous tense

is spritzing

singular

spritz

positive degree

spritz

infinitive

to spritz

gerund

spritzing

participle

spritzed

Origin and Evolution of spritz

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: German
Story behind the word: The word 'spritz' originated from the German word 'spritzen' which means 'to squirt' or 'to spray'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a small amount of liquid sprayed or squirted, the word 'spritz' has evolved to also refer to a type of cocktail made with sparkling water and a flavored liquor, typically served as an apéritif.