Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spray

verb, noun
/spreɪ/
Definition
A fine mist of liquid that is ejected from a container or a device.
Examples
  • She decided to spray perfume before heading out.
  • The gardener used a spray to keep pests away from the plants.
  • He admired the spray of water from the fountain.
Meaning
To scatter liquid in very fine droplets, often for the purpose of distributing substances evenly or for applying a mist to an area.
Synonyms
  • mist
  • dispersal
  • spritz
  • atomize