splashed; splashing; splashes
1
a
: to strike and dash about a liquid or semiliquid substance
b
: to move in or into a liquid or semiliquid substance and cause it to spatter
1
a(1)
: to dash a liquid or thinly viscous substance upon or against
(2)
: to soil or stain with splashed liquid
b
: to mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture
c
: to display prominently
a story splashed on the front page
2
a
: to cause (a liquid or thinly viscous substance) to spatter about especially with force
b
: to scatter in the manner of a splashed liquid
splasher
noun
1
a(1)
: splashed liquid or semiliquid substance
also
: impounded water released suddenly
(2)
: a spot or daub from or as if from splashed liquid
a mud splash on the fender
b
: a colored patch
2
a
: the action of splashing
b
: a short plunge
3
: a sound produced by or as if by a liquid falling, moving, being hurled, or oscillating
4
a
: a vivid impression created especially by ostentatious activity or appearance
b
: ostentatious display
5
: a small amount : sprinkling
Synonyms
Verb
Noun
Examples of splash in a Sentence
Verb
He dropped the bottle and bleach splashed onto the floor.
We could hear the waves splashing against the side of the boat.
The baby splashed the water.
Don't splash water at your brother.
I accidentally splashed some water on the floor.
She splashed cold water on her face.
We were splashed by a passing car.
She splashed her face with cold water.
The dog was splashing through the waves.
Noun
at least you have a splash of common sense—which is more than we can say for your mother
Recent Examples on the Web
Sasa Woodruff, NPR, 28 Apr. 2024
Video footage showed two riderless horses — including a white one splashed with what appeared to be blood on its neck, chest and forelimbs — galloping in Aldwych, a stately area south of Covent Garden.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Little ones can splash around in the dedicated children's pool, and the beloved Fly Fishing Club offers a variety of activities for kids 4-12 years old.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024
Nikon includes internal seals to prevent dust and splash ingress and finishes the front glass with smudge-resistant fluorine.
—PCMAG, 20 Apr. 2024
Why the Royals’ strong start could be real and boundless
Take a look back at Friday’s game:
Salvador Perez splashes 3rd home run
Perez reacquainted himself with Citi Field on Friday.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2024
There are also splash pads and water features across Toon Lagoon; just make sure to either bring swimsuits or backup clothes for those.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
State governments are splashing in the cash streams as well.
—Harry Enten, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Six of them splash around U.S. waters, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2024
Kendra Scott: The inspiration behind the collaboration evolved around spring motifs, colorful accents, and statement accessories–small additions that make a big splash.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
Just a splash gives the perfect amount of sweetness.
—Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
There are plenty more, but despite Apple’s phone’s status as a mobile gaming powerhouse, third-party controllers haven’t made a big splash on their own.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 6 Apr. 2024
With a mix of hazelnut liqueur, créme de cacao, and a splash of his favorite bourbon, this tasty treat will quickly become one of dad's favorite drinks.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024
Like several of the park's other newer rides, the new Fire In The Hole features an on-ride camera that snaps photos of riders during the final splash.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
After months receiving treatment at four East Coast facilities, 34 sea turtles re-entered the wild with a splash Wednesday.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
This tonal look works exceptionally well on traditional-style homes where a bright splash of color might look out of place.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
Verb
The Purple Galaxy Tomato splashed across the cover of this season's Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog: a closeup of a blackish-purple tomato speckled with tiny pink dots.
—Sasa Woodruff, NPR, 28 Apr. 2024
Video footage showed two riderless horses — including a white one splashed with what appeared to be blood on its neck, chest and forelimbs — galloping in Aldwych, a stately area south of Covent Garden.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Little ones can splash around in the dedicated children's pool, and the beloved Fly Fishing Club offers a variety of activities for kids 4-12 years old.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024
Nikon includes internal seals to prevent dust and splash ingress and finishes the front glass with smudge-resistant fluorine.
—PCMAG, 20 Apr. 2024
Why the Royals’ strong start could be real and boundless
Take a look back at Friday’s game:
Salvador Perez splashes 3rd home run
Perez reacquainted himself with Citi Field on Friday.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2024
There are also splash pads and water features across Toon Lagoon; just make sure to either bring swimsuits or backup clothes for those.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
State governments are splashing in the cash streams as well.
—Harry Enten, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Six of them splash around U.S. waters, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Noun
Phoenix made a big splash in the offseason, trading for multi-time all-star Brad Beal for pennies on the dollar thanks to Beal’s exorbitant salary.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2024
Kendra Scott: The inspiration behind the collaboration evolved around spring motifs, colorful accents, and statement accessories–small additions that make a big splash.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
Just a splash gives the perfect amount of sweetness.
—Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
There are plenty more, but despite Apple’s phone’s status as a mobile gaming powerhouse, third-party controllers haven’t made a big splash on their own.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 6 Apr. 2024
With a mix of hazelnut liqueur, créme de cacao, and a splash of his favorite bourbon, this tasty treat will quickly become one of dad's favorite drinks.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024
Like several of the park's other newer rides, the new Fire In The Hole features an on-ride camera that snaps photos of riders during the final splash.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
After months receiving treatment at four East Coast facilities, 34 sea turtles re-entered the wild with a splash Wednesday.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
This tonal look works exceptionally well on traditional-style homes where a bright splash of color might look out of place.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
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splash
1 of 2 verb1
a
: to cause (something liquid or sloppy) to move and scatter roughly
splash water
b
: to wet, soil, or stain by spattering with something liquid or sloppy
splashed by a passing car
2
: to move or strike with a splashing sound
splash through a puddle
a brook splashing over rocks
3
: to spread or scatter like a splashed liquid
the sunset splashed the sky with red
splasher
noun
splash
2 of 2 noun1
a
: splashed material
b
: a spot or smear from or as if from splashed liquid
2
: the sound or action of splashing
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