spray can

NOUN

dispenser of fine spray

Synonyms

WEAK

aerosol atomizer concentrate sprayer mist concentrate sprayer spray

Example Sentences

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Professor Tregoning says that a nasal spray can help with a blocked nose but all you need is a simple saline spray which is just salt and water.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

The spray can contaminate waterways and is harmful to aquatic life, while the injectable kills non-target species, such as butterflies and moths, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2024

Once in place, a spray can of expanding foam should be used to fill any small cracks between the wood and the foam.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024

This water spray can travel up to 80cm — the length of the average adult arm.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2023

Jennifer pressed Petra’s finger on the nozzle and gave the hair spray can a squirt.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray