How to Use spillage in a Sentence

spillage

noun
Definition of spillagenext
  • Tests so far haven’t linked the deaths to the spillage.
    — Kamlesh Bhuckory, Bloomberg.com, 31 Aug. 2020
  • The chain swings with the movement of the bag, which helps to reduce spillage.
    — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The ta-tas are happy, and there's no over-boob spillage.
    — Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 21 Apr. 2021
  • The more advanced ones have moats around the edges to help prevent spillage.
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 13 May 2022
  • If a pipe freezes and breaks, the spillage is limited only to the water in the pipe.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 23 Jan. 2018
  • The result included a 25-foot train and a spare skirt in case of spillages.
    — Karen Yossman, latimes.com, 17 May 2018
  • Balancing a wine glass on the flat part of the couch sets a high risk of spillage and leaving stains.
    — Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 21 Mar. 2019
  • This will keep the flask sealed tight and prevent any spillage or leakage.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2021
  • This can cause some spillage, so this may not be the best option for children.
    — Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2019
  • Plus, the twist cap has been redesigned to lock, so there’s no spillage of balm in your bag or pocket.
    — Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Strategies were devised to prevent the spillage of blood.
    — Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 9 Nov. 2020
  • But in the meantime, residents still have to deal with sewage spillage.
    — Josh Feldman, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Neatly scoop the batter into the pan avoiding spillage on the sides.
    — John-John Williams Iv, baltimoresun.com, 18 Nov. 2021
  • The lightly padded cups add to the support by keeping breasts in place to prevent spillage.
    — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Pop out the door shelves and bins and wash them in warm, soapy water to help get rid of food bacteria and spillage.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 18 Feb. 2023
  • Each tumbler comes with two lids—the slider or the flip lid—each of which will decrease the risk of spillage and leaking.
    — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2020
  • Most of the heavy-metal-laden spillage went into the driveway, and thence into the gutter and storm drains.
    — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 9 Oct. 2018
  • Oil spillage, which started last Thursday, has now been stopped.
    — Kamlesh Bhuckory, Bloomberg.com, 10 Aug. 2020
  • The insulation helps keep tea hot or cold, and, since the mug is leak-proof, there's no need to worry about spillage in the car or on the train.
    — Catherine Garcia, The Week, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Pipes are actually the safest, with the lowest spillage rates.
    — Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 9 July 2020
  • And, by the way, the FBI has gone to both of those gentlemen's offices to do what's called a spillage cleanup to contain the wrongful leak by Comey.
    — Fox News, 25 Apr. 2018
  • When the toddler ran for the patio, the dad dashed after him, beer held aloft, toddling himself to avoid spillage.
    — Andrew Simmons, SFChronicle.com, 13 Aug. 2019
  • Be prepared for coolant spillage and have a five-gallon bucket handy to catch any coolant that spills from inside the heater.
    — Will Sutherland, Popular Mechanics, 14 July 2021
  • The final day of the Pacific Airshow has also now been canceled due to the spillage.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 3 Oct. 2021
  • Try lining the basket with parchment paper first in case of cheese or crumb spillage.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Prop up the wheel with this section closest to the ground but the opening tilted upward to prevent spillage.
    — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 28 July 2020
  • Be sure to walk, dance and wiggle around a bit to see how your breasts settle into the cups, and check both the sides and the front for potential spillage.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 27 Apr. 2022
  • With adjustable straps and a hook-and-eye closure, this bra molded to our busts and didn’t cause any gaping or spillage.
    — Sarah Felbin, Health, 11 Oct. 2023
  • An iPhone case protects it against spillage, abrasive surfaces, and shock.
    — Dua Rashid and Jorge Jimenez / Gizmodo, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
  • The floor and all the containers in the storage area hallway had food spillage, the report said, and inspectors saw that the walk-in fan covers and all the shelving weren’t properly sanitized.
    — Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 17 Feb. 2024

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