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