Pronunciation: /splæʃ/

Definitions of splash

noun a sound made by something striking or falling into liquid

Example Sentences

A1 The children played in the pool, making a splash.

A2 She heard a splash in the lake and turned to see what caused it.

B1 The splash of colors in the painting caught everyone's attention.

B2 The diver executed a perfect splash-free entry into the water.

C1 The artist used a splash of red to add contrast to the painting.

C2 The splash of champagne signaled the start of the celebration.

verb to cause a liquid to strike or fall on something in a scattered or dispersed way

Example Sentences

A1 The child splashed in the puddles after the rain.

A2 She splashed water on her face to cool down.

B1 The dog splashed around in the lake, chasing after the ducks.

B2 The swimmer splashed through the water, reaching the finish line first.

C1 The artist splashed paint onto the canvas, creating a beautiful masterpiece.

C2 The storm caused waves to splash against the shore, creating a dramatic scene.

Examples of splash in a Sentence

formal The swimmer made a graceful splash as she dove into the pool.

informal I love watching kids splash around in the pool on a hot summer day.

slang Let's go to the beach and make a big splash in the water!

figurative Her new fashion line made a splash in the industry, gaining attention from many.

Grammatical Forms of splash

past tense

splashed

plural

splashes

comparative

splashier

superlative

splashiest

present tense

splash

future tense

will splash

perfect tense

have splashed

continuous tense

is splashing

singular

splash

positive degree

splash

infinitive

to splash

gerund

splashing

participle

splashing

Origin and Evolution of splash

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'splash' originated from the Middle English word 'splaishen' which is believed to be of imitative origin, mimicking the sound of water or liquid hitting a surface.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'splash' has retained its original meaning of a sound or action of liquid hitting a surface, but has also come to be used metaphorically in various contexts to describe sudden impact or influence.