Pronunciation

/splæʃ/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The action or sound made when something hits a surface with force, causing water, liquid, or other substances to be sent out. For example: “The rain created a big splash when it hit the puddle.” 2. A sudden or conspicuous display or manifestation, often of energy or enthusiasm. For example: “Her entrance was a splash of color in the otherwise dull event.” 3. A social media sensation or viral moment. For example: “The new app had a huge splash in the tech world.”

• Verb: To make a splashing motion or noise by hitting or entering a liquid. For example: “He jumped into the pool, creating a big splash.” 2. To create a sudden impact or stir, often in a public context. For example: “Her book had a splash in the literary scene.”

Phrases

• “Make a splash” means to create a strong impression or generate excitement.
• “Splish-splash” is a onomatopoeic term for the sound of something splashing.
• “She made a big splash at her first charity event.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The kids were having fun splashing around in the pool.”
• Verb: “The artist’s painting was a splash of vibrant colors on the gallery wall.”
• Interjection: “Oh no, my shoe just splashed with mud!”

Synonyms

• Splat
• Dousing
• Jolt
• Splashdown
• Impact

Antonyms

• Subtle
• Quiet
• Insignificant
• Unnoticed