1. to cause liquid to scatter in drops or small amounts
2. to move through water making scattered drops
3. to display prominently
Usage: informal

1. the sound or action of liquid hitting something
2. a small amount of liquid that has scattered
3. a prominent display or feature
Usage: informal

Examples

• The kids splashed water at each other in the pool.
• She splashed through the puddles on her way to school.
• The magazine splashed the celebrity’s photo on the cover.
• We heard a loud splash when he jumped into the lake.
• There was a splash of paint on the floor.
• The new restaurant made quite a splash in the neighborhood.
• Don’t splash the soup when you stir it.
• The boat created a big splash as it hit the water.