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squirt

Pronunciation: [skwɜrt]

Word

Learn how to use squirt in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) to force a liquid to come out of a small opening, usually in a quick and sudden way. It’s like when you squeeze a bottle and the juice comes out quickly.

Example

I squirted ketchup on my fries.

Example

She didn’t squirt any mustard on her sandwich.

Example

Can you squirt some water into my glass?

Context: “container”

(noun) a quick stream or splash of liquid that comes out from something. It can be a small amount of liquid that comes out suddenly, like from a bottle or a hose.

Example

There was a squirt of water when I turned on the faucet.

Example

He didn’t get a single squirt of paint on his canvas.

Example

Did you see that squirt of soda when he opened the can?

How to pronounce squirt

Pronunciation: [skwɜrt]

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