spray can

noun

: a pressurized container from which aerosols are dispensed

Examples of spray can in a Sentence

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Dawn dish soap spray can kill wasps because the thick liquid can clog their breathing pores. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 22 May 2026 Packing cubes and wrinkle release spray can only do so much! — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 30 May 2026 Be aware that no spray can guarantee control and that not all products have a chance of working. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 Avoid spraying on tender foliage such as lettuce, ferns, or plants with soft, thin leaves, as the spicy spray can cause leaf burn. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spray can

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spray can was in 1958

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“Spray can.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spray%20can. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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