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Spray has 12 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

"The gardener carefully applied the new spray to keep the aphids away from his tomato plants."

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

"The florist recommended buying three elegant spray roses to create a simple yet sophisticated centerpiece for the dinner table."

4

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

"She reached for the spray to apply some cologne before heading out the door."

5

water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall

"The morning mist was so thick that we could barely see through the spray rising off the river."

6

a jet of vapor

"The dehumidifier began to spray a fine mist of vapor into the air to cool down the hot room."

7

A fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid.

"She carefully arranged a delicate spray of wild roses in the empty vase to brighten the dining table."

8

A small branch of flowers or berries.

In plain English: A spray is a fine mist of liquid particles that are thrown into the air all at once.

"The mist from the garden hose drifted across the yard like a fine spray."

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"

4

To project a liquid in a dispersive manner toward something.

"The gardener used a hose to spray water directly onto the thirsty plants."

In plain English: To spray is to force liquid out of a container as a fine mist.

"The gardener sprayed the plants with water to keep them fresh."

Usage: Use this verb when describing any action that projects liquid into small droplets, such as using an aerosol can or watering plants with a hose on its spray setting. It is often confused with "sprinkle," which implies scattering dry particles rather than projecting fluid in a misty stream.

Example Sentences
"The mist from the garden hose drifted across the yard like a fine spray." noun
"The gardener sprayed the plants with water to keep them fresh." verb
"The gardener sprayed water on the thirsty plants." verb
"She decided to spray some perfume before leaving for work." verb
"Please do not spray the paint outside in the wind." verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
pesticide small indefinite quantity flower arrangement dispenser water vapor jet scatter cover
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
airbrush sea spray spindrift shower atomize mist syringe

Origin

The word "spray" comes from Middle Dutch, where it originally meant to sprinkle or spread. This meaning traveled into English without changing much over time.

Rhyming Words
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