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overspray

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌspɹeɪ/
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  • /ˌoʊvə(ɹ)ˈspɹeɪ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

In spray painting, the spray that goes outside the area being painted (necessary to ensure coverage at the edge).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To produce overspray when spray painting.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English spray English overspray From over- + spray.