# splash

Pronunciation: say "SPLASH" /splæʃ/

## Verb

1. To strike or stir a liquid so that part of it scatters away from the main body of liquid.
   - Simple: To hit or stir up a liquid so that drops of it fly into the air.
   - _Ducks splash in the pond at first light, sending ripples toward the bank._
   - _The toddler splashed in every puddle on the walk home._
2. To strike or agitate a liquid so that part of it scatters away from the main mass.
   - Simple: To hit or stir up a liquid so that drops of it fly out.
   - _He splashed cold water over the dusty windshield._
   - _They splash paint across the canvas in quick, bold strokes._
5. To hit someone or something with liquid; to throw liquid at a target.
   - Simple: To throw or push liquid onto someone or something.
   - _A passing bus splashed the pedestrians with dirty rainwater._
   - _The waves splash anyone foolish enough to stand on the lowest rock._
6. Of a liquid, to disperse suddenly from an impact; to splatter.
   - Simple: Of a liquid, to fly apart suddenly into drops after a hit or knock.
   - _Coffee splashed onto the keyboard when she set the cup down too hard._
   - _Raindrops splash off the windowsill during heavy storms._
8. To display, print, or publicize something prominently.
   - Simple: To show or print something in a big, easy-to-see way.
   - _Editors splashed the scandal over the morning edition._
   - _Magazines splash celebrity weddings across their glossy covers._
11. To spend money, especially in a lavish or carefree way.
   - Simple: To spend a lot of money freely on something nice.
   - _Newlyweds often splash large sums on their honeymoon._
   - _He splashed several thousand dollars on a single painting._
13. To fill or cover something with color in a rough, uneven way.
   - Simple: To cover or fill something with color in a loose, messy way.
   - _Sunset splashed the whole sky with orange and pink._
   - _Designers love to splash a dull lobby with bright murals._
17. To lower or release a newly built vessel into the water, launching it for service.
   - Simple: To put a newly built ship into the water for the first time.
   - _The shipyard plans to splash its largest tanker yet this spring._
   - _Workers splashed the freighter as crowds cheered from the dock._
20. To shoot down an aircraft over water, sending it crashing into the sea. *(slang)*
   - Simple: To shoot down an aircraft so that it falls into the water.
   - _The destroyer's crew splashed two incoming planes within minutes._
   - _Pilots scrambled to splash the intruder before it released its torpedoes._
23. To wound a person by stabbing them with a knife so that they bleed. *(dialectal, Multicultural London English)*
   - Simple: To cut or stab someone with a knife so that they bleed.
   - _The attacker splashed two men before fleeing into the crowd._
   - _They warned that the gang would splash him if he talked to the police._

## Noun

3. The sound produced when an object strikes the surface of a liquid.
   - Simple: The sound something makes when it hits water or another liquid.
   - _The stone hit the water with a satisfying splash._
   - _Splashes from the waterfall could be heard far downstream._
4. A small quantity of liquid, especially one added to something else.
   - Simple: A small amount of a liquid, such as water or milk.
   - _He poured a splash of vinegar into the dressing._
   - _Add a splash of cold water if the batter is too thick._
7. A striking impact or impression, especially one that attracts widespread attention.
   - Simple: A strong effect or impression that lots of people notice.
   - _The startup made a splash with its surprising launch event._
   - _His debut novel created an immediate splash among critics._
9. A mark or stain left behind by a small amount of liquid.
   - Simple: A mark or spot left by a little bit of liquid.
   - _A splash of red wine had dried on the white tablecloth._
   - _He noticed splashes of mud along the hem of his pants._
10. A small amount of color, especially used as an accent.
   - Simple: A small amount of color added to make something stand out.
   - _She added a splash of crimson to the otherwise gray painting._
   - _The designer worked splashes of gold throughout the hotel lobby._
12. A large, prominent headline or featured article in a publication.
   - Simple: A big, important news story shown in a very noticeable place.
   - _The exclusive interview ran as the splash in Sunday's edition._
   - _Her resignation became the splash across the national tabloids._
14. A body press in which a wrestler leaps forward from a raised platform, such as the top turnbuckle, landing stomach-first across an opponent lying below.
   - Simple: A wrestling move where someone jumps off a high spot and lands flat on top of an opponent below.
   - _He delivered a textbook splash, soaring off the turnbuckle and crashing down across his stunned rival._
   - _The crowd roared as she leapt for the splash from the top rope._
15. An introductory image or logo displayed while a program, app, or website finishes loading. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: The first picture or logo that shows up while a program or app is loading.
   - _The app's splash lingered for a few seconds, displaying the company logo before the home screen loaded._
   - _Developers shortened the splash so users could reach the dashboard faster._
16. A single comic-book page given over to one large illustration, often used for dramatic emphasis or to open a story.
   - Simple: A full-page drawing in a comic book, often used to grab attention.
   - _The issue's first splash filled the whole page with the city skyline at night._
   - _She drew a dramatic splash to mark the villain's return._
19. The downing of an aircraft over water, sending it crashing into the sea. *(slang)*
   - Simple: The act of shooting down an aircraft so it crashes into the water.
   - _The squadron celebrated the splash as the bomber disappeared beneath the waves._
   - _Command logged another splash that afternoon over the gulf._
21. A knife, especially a bladed weapon carried for protection or used in a fight. *(dialectal, Multicultural London English)*
   - Simple: A knife, especially one carried or used as a weapon.
   - _She kept a splash tucked in her boot whenever she walked home late._
   - _One of them flashed a splash, and the argument ended fast._
22. The bleeding that results when someone is cut or stabbed with a knife. *(dialectal, Multicultural London English)*
   - Simple: The bleeding that comes from being cut or stabbed with a knife.
   - _Bystanders saw the splash spreading across his shirt before help arrived._
   - _The alley floor was dark with splash from the night's brawl._

## Noun

18. A cosmetic powder formerly used on the face to whiten or lighten the complexion. *(dated)*
   - Simple: A face powder once used to make the skin look paler.
   - _Before stepping out, the young lady patted a pale splash across her face._
   - _A box of splash sat among the brushes and rouge on her vanity._

## Origin

"Splash" is probably an altered form of "plash," with the initial "s-" perhaps added as in "spatter" and "spill."

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/splash (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).