Pronunciation: /ˈspætər/

Definitions of spatter

noun a small splash or spot of something

Example Sentences

A1 The painter accidentally created a spatter of paint on the floor.

A2 The chef noticed a spatter of sauce on the kitchen counter.

B1 The detective found a spatter of blood at the crime scene.

B2 The forensic scientist analyzed the spatter patterns to determine the cause of death.

C1 The artist used a spatter technique to create a unique texture in the painting.

C2 The expert in ballistics was able to analyze the spatter patterns to reconstruct the shooting incident.

verb to scatter or distribute in small drops or particles

Example Sentences

A1 The child accidentally spattered paint on the table.

A2 She spattered some sauce on her shirt while cooking.

B1 The artist spattered different colors on the canvas to create a unique effect.

B2 The rain spattered against the window, creating a soothing sound.

C1 The detective noticed blood spattered across the crime scene.

C2 The chef carefully spattered the sauce on the dish to enhance its presentation.

Examples of spatter in a Sentence

formal The forensic team found blood spatter on the walls of the crime scene.

informal I accidentally spattered paint all over the floor while trying to touch up the walls.

slang The kids were spattering water balloons at each other during the summer party.

figurative Her emotions were so intense that they seemed to spatter onto everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of spatter

past tense

spattered

plural

spatters

comparative

more spattered

superlative

most spattered

present tense

spatter

future tense

will spatter

perfect tense

have spattered

continuous tense

is spattering

singular

spatter

positive degree

spatter

infinitive

to spatter

gerund

spattering

participle

spattering

Origin and Evolution of spatter

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'spatter' originated from the Middle English word 'spateren' which meant to scatter or splash.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spatter' evolved to refer specifically to the act of splashing or scattering small drops of liquid or particles.