splash

verb
UK: /splæʃ/
US: /splæʃ/

  1. To scatter liquid about by striking it or letting something drop into it.

    1. The kids splash water in the tub. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't splash me when you're washing the car, please, I'm trying to stay dry. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move through water making it scatter.

    1. I like to splash in puddles after the rain. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dog loves to splash around in the lake, chasing after the ducks. [ ] [ ]

  3. To fall with a sound like something hitting water.

    1. Raindrops splash on the window. [ ] [ ]
    2. Tears started to splash down her face as she heard the sad news. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bit sprinkle spray stir dash
splash noun

  1. An amount of liquid that scatters or falls with a sound.

    1. I heard a splash in the pool. [ ] [ ]
    2. The recipe calls for just a splash of milk, not a whole cup. [ ] [ ]

  2. A small amount of liquid added to something.

    1. He added a splash of soda to the juice. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bartender put in a splash of lime to make the drink better. [ ] [ ]

  3. A bright or noticeable spot of color.

    1. She added a splash of red to the painting. [ ] [ ]
    2. The yellow pillows provided a welcome splash of color to the room. [ ] [ ]

  4. A news report that is published in an eye-catching manner.

    1. The scandal made a big splash in the papers. [ ] [ ]
    2. His new movie made a splash at the film festival last year. [ ] [ ]
splash adjective

  1. Done or intended to attract attention; showy.

    1. The car had a splash design. [ ] [ ]
    2. They organized a splash event to show new brand line. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "splash" in English means: To scatter liquid about by striking it or letting something drop into it., To move through water making it scatter., To fall with a sound like something hitting water..

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

Synonyms for "splash": bit, sprinkle, spray, stir, dash.

Example usage of "splash": "The kids splash water in the tub.". More examples on the page.