splash

[splæʃ]

splash Definition

• 1. the sound made by something hitting or moving through water
• 2. a small amount of liquid that has fallen or been dropped
• 3. to cause a liquid to scatter in all directions

Using splash: Examples

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

• Example

  The children were splashing in the pool.

• Example

  She accidentally splashed water on her shirt.

• Example

  He splashed some milk into his coffee.

splash Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for splash

• spray
• spatter
• slosh
• douse

Antonyms for splash

• dry
• wipe

Phrases with splash

• make a splash

  to attract attention or make an impression

  Example

  The new restaurant made a splash with its unique menu and decor.

• splash out

  to spend a lot of money on something

  Example

  They splashed out on a fancy vacation for their anniversary.

• splash around

  to play in water, especially in a pool or at the beach

  Example

  The kids were splashing around in the ocean all day.

Origins of splash

from Middle Low German 'splāsen', meaning 'to splash'

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Summary: splash in Brief

The term 'splash' [splæʃ] refers to the sound made by something hitting or moving through water, as well as a small amount of liquid that has fallen or been dropped. It can also mean to cause a liquid to scatter in all directions, as in 'He splashed some milk into his coffee.' Phrases like 'make a splash' and 'splash out' are used to describe attracting attention or spending a lot of money, while 'splash around' means to play in water.