Definition

The amount of liquid or substance that has accidentally been spilled, often causing a mess or hazard.

Example

There was a large spillage of oil on the road after the truck overturned.

Conversation

Did you see the spillage in the kitchen earlier?

Yeah, it was a big mess!

I can't believe how much juice was spilled everywhere.

I know, we should clean it up before it stains the floor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spillage → It is formed from "spill" (from Old English *spillan*, meaning to cause to fall or to let fall) and "-age" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or a result). The word "spillage" refers to the result of spilling something.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'letting something fall' ('spill') and the result of that action ('-age'). This helps you remember that 'spillage' means the result of something being spilled.

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