spray

/spɹˈe‍ɪ/

/ˈspɹeɪ/

[noun] [verb]

Spray

[NOUN]

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

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

synonyms : atomiser

flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage

a quantity of small objects flying through the air

synonyms : spraying

a jet of vapor

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

to spray

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to expel a fine mist or stream of liquid or other substance from the body, often as a defense mechanism or as a way to mark territory or communicate with other animals

be discharged in sprays of liquid

scatter in a mass or jet of droplets

cover by spraying with a liquid

Examples

1. I bought a spray to kill the weeds.

2. She sprayed a little perfume on her wrist before going out to dinner.

3. He used a spray bottle to mist the plants with water.

4. Hey, say it, don't spray it, Tom!