How to Use squirt in a Sentence

squirt

1 of 2 verb
  • He squirted some oil on the door hinge.
  • Water squirted out from a hole in the pipe.
  • Juice from the lemon squirted into my eye.
  • Some snakes can squirt venom from their mouths.
  • She squirted ketchup all over her fries.
  • Maybe squirt some lighter fluid on it and strike a match, just to be sure.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
  • There's a slow-mo version of all the blood squirting out of me.
    — Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2018
  • Barfield squirted through the line for the first down — and kept on trucking.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The bottle popped and red dye squirted all the way to the ceiling.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2023
  • His fire siphon would squirt flames from one wooden boat to another.
    — Peter Holley, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Easley fumbled at the 1, and the ball squirted out of the end zone for a touchdown.
    — Scott Dochterman, ajc, 16 Sep. 2017
  • What about biting into a burrito that squirts hot sauce on your arms?
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Then stunningly, the ball squirted free again.
    — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Bell said Luczak squirted hand lotion at the trooper’s face as a joke.
    — Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Try squeezing a banana, for example, and a mess will squirt out from its ends.
    — Quanta Magazine, 31 Oct. 2017
  • The bird opens its mouth eagerly as her syringe squirts out a kind of warm shrimp milkshake.
    — Anna Groves, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2019
  • So was her Nerf gun with its three foam darts and her toy dragon that squirted water.
    — Lizzie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2018
  • When the engine stops, pull the spark plugs and squirt some fogging oil into the cylinders.
    — Popmech Editors, Popular Mechanics, 21 Nov. 2019
  • Instead, squirt some lemon or lime juice on the flesh, wrap it in plastic wrap, and eat it within two days.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • To use, simply wet your deck with water and then squirt the cleaning product all over the deck.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The spongy yellow bread bleeds down into the white filling; the filling squirts out the sides.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 29 July 2019
  • When Wilson rolled on the counter, blood squirted from her side, Doughty said.
    — Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Kinsler lunged to his right, knocked the ball down with a backhand stab and fell to ground, the ball squirting behind him.
    — Mike Digiovanna, latimes.com, 20 Mar. 2018
  • Captain Brett rose and squirted the hull with a spray bottle of watery dish soap.
    — Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Dominican added to its lead in stoppage time as a shot from the right side squirted away from the keeper.
    — Joseph Halm, NOLA.com, 12 Jan. 2018
  • For larger, stubborn labels, squirt a ribbon of mayo on the label and leave overnight.
    — Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Dad would question her drinking, which was like squirting lighter fluid on a roaring fire.
    — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Brininstool uses a syringe to squirt the tiny amount on Cora’s tongue.
    — Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2018
  • The Reign is designed to squirt a narrow jet of water so that lips never have to touch the lid.
    — Matt Jancer, Wired, 21 June 2021
  • The doctor pulls out a tube of blue jelly, squirts an arc onto Squire’s stomach.
    — Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026

squirt

2 of 2 noun
  • Listen squirt, I'm in charge here.
  • She started playing guitar when she was just a little squirt.
  • This would be no squirt-gun fight.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
  • But his success has been oiled by a healthy squirt of good luck.
    — The Economist, 12 Apr. 2018
  • As one friend tries to pop the child-proof tab, the weed beer squirts in her face.
    — Amanda Chicago Lewis, The Verge, 30 July 2019
  • Fill a bucket with warm water and a squirt of dish soap.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Fill a bucket full of warm water and a squirt of dish soap.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The cow lows and lets loose a squirt of green liquid toward her face.
    — Lois Parshley, Scientific American, 1 May 2018
  • Was she allowed to chase her boys around the back yard with squirt bottles?
    — Nora Mishanec, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Nov. 2021
  • People brought pinwheels and squirt guns and planned to dance in the street.
    — Jessica Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Sep. 2020
  • Just blend rosé wine with strawberries, a squirt of lemon juice and ice.
    — Jaclyn London, M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023
  • People brought pinwheels and and squirt guns and planned to dance in the street.
    — Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 Aug. 2020
  • Using hot water, fill your blender about half full and add a small squirt of dish soap.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 17 Sep. 2017
  • Put your hand on a hot stove and your body will quickly release a squirt to numb the pain.
    — Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2022
  • Cut through the richness with a squirt of lime and both salsas, cool green and creamy red.
    — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 July 2024
  • Fill the tub with enough hot water to cover the racks and add a few squirts of dish soap.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Use a squirt bottle to add a small dollop of the herbed crema to the top.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The bowl benefits from a squirt of the hot sauce standing at the counter.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2017
  • Add a big squirt of dish soap into the bottle, and swirl gently to mix.
    — Ben Finio, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2019
  • Some liquid oils may have a basic pour top, while others have a squirt top.
    — Jennifer Blair, chicagotribune.com, 22 Feb. 2021
  • What about touching the base of the new cattail spike with a squirt of Roundup?
    — oregonlive, 16 May 2021
  • Using a spoon or a squirt bottle, add the tarragon aioli to the top of the hearts.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • At times, bubbles filled the air, produced by plastic squirt guns.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2022
  • Just take a squirt of shampoo, lather it up, and use it to scrub away tricky messes.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Add a squirt of dish detergent to the pan, then use your sponge or pot scrubber to clean it.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • Keep a squirt bottle of water nearby to contain flames that get too high.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 May 2023
  • Bonus points if the water table has a waterfall and tons of squirt toys!
    — Parents, 23 June 2026
  • Go slow and bite carefully to avoid having the dumpling squirt your fellow eaters.
    — Jenn Harrisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2019
  • Apply a squirt or two of dish soap to your kitchen sponge then scrub in a circular motion.
    — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Or pour the tea in a squirt bottle and use it as a foliar spray to apply directly on plant leaves.
    — Blair Donovan, Country Living, 28 Apr. 2020

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