Spritzing: meaning, definitions and examples

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spritzing

 

[ ˈsprɪtsɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

cooking

Spritzing is the act of spraying a liquid, often oil or water, onto food while it is cooking. It helps to keep the food moist and adds flavor.

Synonyms

mist, spraying, squirting

Examples of usage

  • The chef was spritzing the vegetables with olive oil before roasting them.
  • She spritzed the fish with lemon juice to enhance the flavor.
Context #2 | Noun

beauty

In beauty and cosmetics, spritzing refers to the action of lightly misting the face with a product like a facial mist or setting spray. It helps to hydrate and refresh the skin.

Synonyms

misting, spraying, spraying

Examples of usage

  • After applying makeup, she finished by spritzing her face with a setting spray.
  • A quick spritz of rose water can give your skin a healthy glow.

Translations

Translations of the word "spritzing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 borrifando

🇮🇳 स्प्रे करना

🇩🇪 spritzen

🇮🇩 menyemprotkan

🇺🇦 розбризкування

🇵🇱 psikanie

🇯🇵 スプレーすること

🇫🇷 pulvérisation

🇪🇸 rociado

🇹🇷 püskürtme

🇰🇷 분무하기

🇸🇦 الرش

🇨🇿 stříkání

🇸🇰 striekanie

🇨🇳 喷洒

🇸🇮 škropljenje

🇮🇸 úða

🇰🇿 шашу

🇬🇪 შხეფება

🇦🇿 çiləmə

🇲🇽 rociado

Etymology

The word 'spritzing' originates from the German word 'spritzen' which means 'to squirt'. It first appeared in English in the late 19th century. Over time, the term has evolved to be used in various contexts including cooking and beauty.

See also: spritz.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,574, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.