sprayer (A2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /spreɪ/

Definition

To eject or cause to eject in a stream of fine droplets.

Examples

• The firefighter used a powerful hose to spray water on the flames.

• She decided to spray her hair with a new volumizing product.

• The children loved to spray each other with water guns on a hot day.

How to Use sprayer

spray with (prepositional phrase)

To cover or moisten something with a fine mist of liquid. — "The gardener will spray the plants with fertilizer."

spray on (prepositional phrase)

To apply a liquid substance by spraying it onto a surface. — "He sprayed on some cologne before going out."

spray into (prepositional phrase)

To direct a stream of liquid into something. — "The doctor had to spray medicine into his throat."

Synonyms of sprayer

Words with a similar meaning to sprayer:

• sprinkle
• squirt
• disperse
• atomize

Antonyms of sprayer

Words with the opposite meaning to sprayer:

• collect
• concentrate

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