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
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
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Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In Lao culture, splashing friends and strangers with water symbolizes washing away the past year’s misfortunes and inviting good health, wealth and luck.
—Christopher Torres, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
For something that requires a bit less commitment than an accent wall or ceiling, try a splash of color with a framed piece of art.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Verb
Cavaliers’ 3-point barrage The Indiana Pacers don’t give up 3s, and the Cleveland Cavaliers splash them in from everywhere.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In Lao culture, splashing friends and strangers with water symbolizes washing away the past year’s misfortunes and inviting good health, wealth and luck.
—Christopher Torres, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
Add Alcohol or Vinegar for Depth: A splash of bourbon, beer, or even balsamic vinegar can bring a deep, complex flavor to your sauce.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
For something that requires a bit less commitment than an accent wall or ceiling, try a splash of color with a framed piece of art.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Cite this Entry
“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splash. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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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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