splotch

1 of 2

noun

ˈspläch 

: spot, blotch

splotchy

ˈsplä-chē 

adjective

splotch

2 of 2

verb

splotched; splotching; splotches

transitive verb

: to mark with a splotch : cover with splotches

Synonyms of splotch

Noun

• blotch
• fleck
• speck
• dot
• patch
• stain

Verb

• sprinkle
• dot
• stain
• pepper
• spot
• dye

Examples of splotch in a Sentence

Noun

the bleach left a small white splotch on my shirt

Verb

ink from a leaking pen had badly splotched his shirt pocket

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Pests and Disease Aphids and other sap-sucking insects can drain crepe myrtle sap and spread sooty mold, while leaf spot is a fungal issue that can weaken plants, impair blooming, and leave unsightly splotches on plant leaves. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

Birdie cried and slept and cried, then woke to an oily splotch on the pillowcase. — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

Verb

The ocean becomes a creamy expanse splotched with brown mats of decomposing algae, according to photos shared by Abrams. — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026

The green leaves are splotched with white and bumpy on the upper side, and the stems are hairy, which deters deer. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

perhaps blend of spot and blotch

First Known Use

Noun

1601, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1654, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for splotch

• boche
• botch
• brough
• crotch
• gotch
• notch
• rotch
• scotch
• swatch
• watch
• butterscotch
• hopscotch

Kids Definition

splotch

noun

ˈspläch

: blotch sense 2, spot

splotch verb

splotchy

ˈspläch-ē

adjective