100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "sputter"

Definition

The verb sputter means to make a series of explosive or popping sounds, often associated with the irregular combustion of fuel. It can also refer to speaking in a rapid or confused manner, typically due to excitement or agitation.

Synonyms

• Splutter
• Stutter
• Spout
• Fumble
• Stammer
• Puff
• Choke

Antonyms

• Smooth
• Flow
• Continue
• Speak clearly
• Maintain

Examples

1. The old engine began to sputter before finally shutting down.
2. As the fireworks ignited, they would sputter in the night sky.
3. Trying to catch his breath, he began to sputter his words.
4. The campfire started to sputter when the wind picked up.
5. She could only sputter out a few words of disbelief.
6. The machine would often sputter when it was low on oil.
7. His voice began to sputter with excitement as he recounted the story.
8. The candle started to sputter as the wax dripped down.
9. He couldn't help but sputter in frustration when the plan fell apart.
10. The bike's engine would sputter when it was cold.
11. She could only sputter a response after hearing the shocking news.
12. The coffee maker began to sputter as it reached the end of its cycle.
13. He tried to calm himself, but his words began to sputter out.
14. The car continued to sputter before finally coming to a halt.
15. The child began to sputter with laughter at the funny joke.
16. The rocket engines would sputter before liftoff.
17. He felt his throat sputter when he tried to speak too fast.
18. The faulty wiring caused the lights to sputter intermittently.
19. She watched the paint can sputter as she shook it vigorously.
20. He would often sputter incoherently when he was nervous.
21. The stove started to sputter as the flame flickered.
22. Her thoughts would often sputter when she was overwhelmed.
23. The old radio would sputter before finally tuning in.
24. The child began to sputter with excitement as the party approached.
25. The fireworks would sputter and pop in a dazzling display.
26. His laughter would often sputter out between breaths.
27. The furnace would sputter to life on the cold winter mornings.
28. She could hear the engine sputter from a distance.
29. The comedian's routine caused the audience to sputter with laughter.
30. The engine would sputter and stall when it overheated.
31. He tried to speak, but only managed to sputter.
32. The bike would often sputter before gaining speed.
33. The firecracker began to sputter before it exploded.
34. His explanation started to sputter as he lost his train of thought.
35. The splash of water caused the fire to sputter and hiss.
36. She could hear the faint sputter of the rain against the window.
37. The old light bulb began to sputter before going out completely.
38. The chef watched the oil sputter in the pan.
39. He tried to sputter out an apology, but it came out wrong.
40. The old car would sputter to life after several attempts.
41. The paper lanterns would sputter in the breeze.
42. He could only sputter a few words before he was interrupted.
43. The hamster made a sputter noise as it drank from its bottle.
44. The poorly maintained engine would often sputter during long drives.
45. She tried to sputter her way through the difficult conversation.
46. The match would sputter out before it could ignite the wood.
47. He felt a sputter of anger rise within him.
48. The soda bottle would sputter when opened after being shaken.
49. The old film projector would often sputter during showings.
50. The car's engine would sputter when it was out of gas.
51. He could feel the words sputter out in a rush of adrenaline.
52. The lantern began to sputter as the fuel ran low.
53. She tried to sputter a laugh but ended up choking.
54. The fireworks would sputter before they lit up the sky.
55. He could hear the sputter of distant thunder.
56. The faulty pipe caused the water to sputter and spray.
57. She could only sputter a few words before she burst into tears.
58. The lawnmower would often sputter and stall in tall grass.
59. He felt his heart sputter as he approached the stage.
60. The car began to sputter as it approached the hill.
61. The teacher noticed the students sputter out answers in excitement.
62. The smoke from the fire would sputter in the wind.
63. His attempt to explain the situation made him sputter.
64. The paintball gun would sputter before firing.
65. The old typewriter would sputter as it struck the keys.
66. She watched the fireworks sputter before they exploded.
67. The rain began to sputter before pouring down.
68. He couldn't help but sputter in disbelief at the news.
69. The engine would sputter before roaring to life.
70. The kettle began to sputter as it heated up.
71. Her laughter would sputter out in fits and starts.
72. The dying embers would sputter before fading away.
73. The malfunctioning speaker would sputter during the presentation.
74. He tried to sputter out his thoughts but they escaped him.
75. The fireworks would sputter dramatically before lighting up the night.
76. The motorcycle would sputter when it was started after a long time.
77. She could feel her heart sputter when he walked in.
78. The pipes began to sputter when the water was turned on.
79. He could only sputter in surprise at the unexpected turn of events.
80. The blender would sputter as it mixed the ingredients.
81. The old engine would often sputter when it was cold outside.
82. She tried to sputter out a defense but couldn't find the words.
83. The firecracker would sputter before it went off with a bang.
84. His breath began to sputter as he ran up the hill.
85. The generator would sputter to life during the power outage.
86. The fireworks display was marked by a loud sputter.
87. The dog began to sputter with excitement as they approached the park.
88. He managed to sputter out a few words of encouragement.
89. The fire began to sputter before it finally went out.
90. The rain would sputter against the roof, creating a rhythm.
91. She felt her cheeks sputter with embarrassment.
92. The old radio would sputter before finally playing music.
93. He could only sputter when he saw the surprise party.
94. The car engine would sputter when it was time for an oil change.
95. The last candle began to sputter in the draft.
96. As he spoke, his words would sputter out in excitement.
97. The fireworks would sputter before bursting into colors.
98. The engine would often sputter after a long drive.
99. She tried to sputter through her speech, but it was a challenge.
100. The old tractor would sputter before it finally started moving.