sprayer
|spray/er|
🇺🇸
/ˈspreɪər/
🇬🇧
/ˈspreɪə/
(spray)
liquid in tiny drops
Etymology
'sprayer' originates from the English word 'spray', which comes from the Old Norse word 'spreyta', meaning 'to sprinkle'.
'spray' evolved from the Old Norse word 'spreyta' and became the modern English word 'spray', with 'sprayer' being a derivative.
Initially, 'spray' meant 'to sprinkle', but over time it evolved to mean 'to disperse liquid in fine droplets'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device used to spray liquid, especially for applying pesticides, paint, or water.
The gardener used a sprayer to apply the pesticide evenly across the plants.
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Noun 2
a person who sprays liquid, such as a graffiti artist.
The sprayer was caught in the act of painting a mural on the wall.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 14:42