comma splice

noun

: the use of a comma between coordinate main clauses not connected by a conjunction (as in "nobody goes there anymore, it's boring")

Examples of comma splice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And the comma splices aren't the only habits that caught her attention. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for comma splice

• imprecise
• sacrifice
• advice
• allspice
• concise
• device
• entice
• excise
• fordyce
• precise
• suffice
• dice

Kids Definition

comma splice

noun

: the error of using a comma between coordinate main clauses not connected by a conjunction

called also comma fault