spillage

noun

spill·​age ˈspi-lij How to pronounce spillage (audio)
1
: the act or process of spilling
2
: the quantity that spills : material lost or scattered by spilling

Examples of spillage in a Sentence

The design of this travel mug helps prevent spillage.
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Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of spillage was in 1924

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“Spillage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spillage. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

spillage

noun
spill·​age ˈspil-ij How to pronounce spillage (audio)
1
: the act or process of spilling
2
: the quantity that spills
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