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'spill' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'spill' with 14 example sentences.


spill noun

: liquid that is spilled

: a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction

: the act of allowing a fluid to escape

: a sudden drop from an upright position

spill verb

: cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

: flow, run or fall out and become lost

: cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

: pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

: reveal information

: reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)


  • I accidentally spilled coffee on my computer's keyboard.
  • Did you spill something on my book?
  • Fifteen tons of oil were spilled into the sea.
  • There's no use crying over spilled milk.
  • He admitted to spilling the red wine.
  • Who spilled the ink on the floor?
  • I am afraid he is going to spill the beans.
  • People often spill their guts to bartenders.
  • I spilled some fruit juice on my new shirt.
  • Tears spilled from her eyes.
  • Don't spill the beans.
  • Be careful not to spill your beer.
  • The boy spilled the ink, but he didn't mean to.
  • She spilled a glass of red wine on my new dress.
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