spray

/spreɪ/
verb
  1. To send out liquid in small drops or a fine mist.
    • She sprayed water on the plants to keep them cool.
    • He sprayed insect repellent on his arms and legs.
    • The hose sprayed water all over the driveway.
  2. To cover or treat something with a liquid in small drops.
    • The car was sprayed with a fresh coat of wax.
    • We need to spray the garden with fertilizer.
    • The workers sprayed the walls with paint.
  3. To scatter or spread something in a wide area.
    • The explosion sprayed debris across the street.
    • He sprayed his ideas all over the meeting without any plan.
    • The crowd sprayed confetti into the air.
Synonyms
noun
  1. Liquid sent out in small drops or a fine mist.
    • The waves sent a fine spray over the rocks.
    • She used a spray to freshen the room.
    • A spray of water hit my face from the fountain.
  2. A device or container that sends out liquid in a mist.
    • He bought a new spray for cleaning the windows.
    • The spray nozzle was clogged with paint.
    • She keeps a spray of perfume in her bag.
  3. A small branch or bunch of flowers or leaves.
    • The table was decorated with a spray of wildflowers.
    • She wore a spray of roses in her hair.
    • He gave her a spray of lavender as a gift.
Synonyms