spilled drink

Knocked over liquid

A spilled drink is a beverage that has been accidentally knocked over or otherwise caused to flow out of its container.

The phrase appears in contexts ranging from minor inconveniences to serious consequences: The spilled drink ruined her laptop, He apologized for the spilled drink on the carpet.

In bars and restaurants, a spilled drink often prompts replacement or cleanup protocols.

Related
  • splashLiquid scattering on impact
  • wet floorMoisture-covered walking surface
  • stainLasting surface discoloration
  • messDisorderly, troublesome condition
  • puddleShallow collected rainwater

wet · sticky · napkin · paper towel · mop · wipe · slosh · drip · overflow · accident · clumsy · carpet · tablecloth · ice · glass · knocked · tipped · soaked

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Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G