What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
splat
Example
The egg fell from the counter and splatted on the floor. [splat: verb]
Example
The paint splat on the canvas created an interesting texture. [splat: noun]
stain
Example
The red wine stain on the carpet was difficult to remove. [stain: noun]
Example
She stained the wooden table with a dark finish. [stained: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stain is more commonly used than splat in everyday language. Stain is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while splat is less common and often used in informal or playful contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between splat and stain?
While stain can be used in both formal and informal contexts, splat is typically associated with a casual and informal tone and is less appropriate for formal situations.
