spatter

verb
UK: /ˈspætər/
US: /ˈspætər/

  1. To scatter small drops of liquid.

    1. The rain started to spatter on the window. [ ] [ ]
    2. Mud spattered his coat as he walked through the construction site. [ ] [ ]

  2. To soil by splashing with something.

    1. Don't spatter your new dress with paint while you're working. [ ] [ ]
    2. The accident spattered blood and glass all over the windshield. [ ] [ ]

  3. To sprinkle or dash.

    1. She spattered the cake with powdered sugar for a festive look. [ ] [ ]
    2. Spatter some herbs over the fish before putting it in the oven. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

splash bespatter scatter sprinkle splatter spot fleck
spatter noun

  1. A splash or small spot of a liquid or other substance.

    1. There was a spatter of mud on his cheek. [ ] [ ]
    2. Clean up the paint spatters on the floor before they dry completely. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act or sound of something spattering.

    1. The spatter of rain against the glass was quite soothing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sudden spatter from the frying pan startled the cook. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spatter" in English means: To scatter small drops of liquid., To soil by splashing with something., To sprinkle or dash..

The phonetic transcription of "spatter" is /ˈspætər/ in British English and /ˈspætər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spatter": splash, bespatter, scatter, sprinkle, splatter, spot, fleck.

Example usage of "spatter": "The rain started to spatter on the window.". More examples on the page.