Splash Screen

B1 8+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /splæʃ skriːn/

Definitions of splash screen

noun a graphical control element consisting of a window containing an image, a logo, and the current version of the software, presented to the user during the startup process

Example Sentences

A1 When you open the app, the splash screen appears.

A2 The splash screen displays the logo of the company.

B1 The splash screen provides information about the app's features.

B2 Users can customize the splash screen with their own images.

C1 The developer designed a captivating splash screen to engage users.

C2 The animation on the splash screen adds a dynamic element to the app.

Examples of splash screen in a Sentence

formal The splash screen is the first thing users see when they open the app.

informal Hey, have you seen the cool splash screen on the new game?

slang I love how the splash screen pops up with all the flashy graphics.

figurative The splash screen of life is like an introduction to the next chapter.

Grammatical Forms of splash screen

past tense

splashed

plural

splash screens

comparative

more splashy

superlative

most splashy

present tense

splash screen

future tense

will splash screen

perfect tense

has splashed screen

continuous tense

is splashing screen

singular

splash screen

positive degree

splash screen

infinitive

to splash screen

gerund

splashing screen

participle

splashing screen

Origin and Evolution of splash screen

First Known Use: 1984 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'splash screen' originated from the idea of a splash or splash of water when something is thrown or dropped into a liquid, creating a visual impact.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of computer software to refer to a graphical introduction screen that appears while a program is loading, the term 'splash screen' has since been adopted in various industries to describe any type of introductory screen or visual element that captures attention before the main content is displayed.