Pronunciation: /splæʃ/
noun a sound made by something striking or falling into liquid
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
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.
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.
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