Meaning & use
squirter
An informal name for a device, such as a toy or bottle, that shoots out a thin stream of liquid.
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The kids chased each other around the yard with plastic water squirters.
She kept a small squirter of vinegar water next to the plants on the windowsill.
A note on using this word
Squirter is casual, everyday vocabulary, most often used for simple water toys or spray bottles.
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