Spray Definition & Meaning

spray
noun
  1. a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
  2. a quantity of small objects flying through the air; "a spray of bullets"
  3. flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
  4. a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist
  5. water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall
  6. a jet of vapor
verb
  1. be discharged in sprays of liquid; "Water sprayed all over the floor"
  2. scatter in a mass or jet of droplets; "spray water on someone"; "spray paint on the wall"
  3. cover by spraying with a liquid; "spray the wall with paint"

Synonyms for spray

atomiser noun

a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist

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atomizer noun

a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist

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sprayer noun

a worker who applies spray to a surface a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist

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spraying noun

the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft) a

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"Spray" in song lyrics

See how spray is used in real songs:

  • "That's the only way you won't die fruity like Ocean Spray"
    7L & Esoteric — Loud and Clear
  • "Battlin Sea, I'm like a snake cause I rattle then spray"
    7L & Esoteric — Boxcutter Rap
  • "And when I'm sippin Grey, no need for Ocean Spray"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Beyonder — Throw 'Em Up

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Frequently asked questions

What does spray mean?
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying a quantity of small objects flying through the air; "a spray of bullets" flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall a jet of vapor be discharged in sprays of liquid; "Water sprayed all over the floor" scatter in a mass or jet of droplets
What part of speech is spray?
Spray is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does spray have?
Spray has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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