spew

[spjuː]

spew Definition

  • 1expel large quantities of (something) rapidly and forcibly
  • 2vomit

Using spew: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spew" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The volcano spewed ash and lava.

  • Example

    The factory spewed toxic fumes into the air.

  • Example

    He spewed out a mouthful of water.

  • Example

    She spewed all over the bathroom floor.

spew Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for spew

Phrases with spew

  • to eject or discharge something in large quantities and with great force

    Example

    The dam burst, spewing forth a torrent of water.

  • to eject or discharge something in large quantities and with great force

    Example

    The machine spewed out thousands of copies in minutes.

  • spew up

    to vomit

    Example

    After eating the bad sushi, he spewed up everything he had eaten.

Origins of spew

from Old English 'spiwan', meaning 'to vomit'

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Summary: spew in Brief

The verb 'spew' [spjuː] means to expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly, or to vomit. It is often used in the context of natural disasters, industrial accidents, and sickness. Examples include 'The volcano spewed ash and lava,' and 'She spewed all over the bathroom floor.' 'Spew' can be used in phrases like 'spew forth' and 'spew out,' both of which mean to eject or discharge something in large quantities and with great force.