English · Food & Drink
spill
/spɪl/
[/spɪl/]
let liquid fall out by accident
Beginnerverb
Definition
To accidentally let liquid or other loose material fall or flow out of a container. It can also be a noun for the mess made.
Example
Be careful not to spill the milk.
Be careful not to spill the milk.
Etymology
From Old English 'spillan' (to destroy, waste).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for accidental loss of liquid; 'spill the beans' means reveal a secret.