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Spray is liquid dispersed into fine droplets, whether naturally occurring like ocean spray or produced mechanically through a spray bottle or aerosol can.

As a verb, to spray means to apply or disperse liquid in this manner: She sprayed the plants with water.

The word extends to anything scattered in a similar pattern—a spray of bullets, a spray of sparks.

A spray can also be a small branch with leaves or flowers arranged along it, typically cut for decoration.

mist

droplets

Minute liquid globules

fine mist · dew · fog · drizzle · moisture · condensation · humidity · haze · spritzing · misting

dispense

nozzle

Flow-directing pipe fitting

jet · stream · spout · canister · bottle · aerosol can · atomizer · mister · sprinkler · hose

fragrance

perfume

Fragrant liquid for wearing

scent · aromatherapy · essential oil · floral · citrus · musk · lavender · sandalwood · vanilla · spritz

water

fountain

Water-spouting structure

jet · geyser · waterfall · splash · spatter · splatter · cascade · garden hose · pressure washer · irrigation

spitting

spew

Eject with force

spit · expel · eject · gush · burst · fountain · projectile · forceful · explosive

coating

paint

Colored coating substance

primer · sealant · finish · polyurethane · epoxy · clear coat · protective · waterproof · non-stick · rust-resistant

ocean

saltwater

Ocean water, chemically speaking

breakers · spindrift · foam · tide · splash · seawater · maritime · coastal · crashing · shoreline

agriculture

pesticide

Agent destroying harmful organisms

crop dusting · foliar · orchard · vineyard · irrigation · pest control · weed killer · neem oil · insecticide · fumigation

bouquet

arrangement

Ordered configuration or agreement

posy · corsage · boutonniere · greenery · fern · baby's breath · decorative · centerpiece

cleanse

disinfectant

Agent destroying surface pathogens

cleaning solution · antibacterial · antiseptic · surface cleaner · window cleaner · stain remover · odor eliminator · insecticide · repellent

Categories
Opposites
dispersion pattern

spraystream

Steady continuous flow

jet · pour · gush · dribble · trickle

distribution action

spraycollect

Bring items together

gather · concentrate · consolidate · funnel · pool

moisture application

spraydry

Free from moisture

dehydrate · desiccate · parch · arid · dehydrated

Phrases
Family

sprout, spraying, sprays, sprayed, sprig, sprayer, sprayers, spraypaint, sprayings

Familiarity
Top 5,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G