spat
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Appeared in the March 11, 2026, print edition as 'The Pentagon-Anthropic Spat Is Good for China'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Spat glue themselves to larger oysters and grow.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2021
John Spat riding his tractor all across Luke’s acres like there hadn’t ever been a Luke.
From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2020
Sprat Spat Mrs. Sprat: Consuming fat is where it’s at, and that is that.
From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2020
See, his side-cleft bags allow Spat and sock an equal show.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 18, 1914 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
Vocabulary lists containing spat
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Finishing Touches: Words for Accessories
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
