Splash: Definition, Usage & Examples

Meaning 1：sound of liquid impact (splash)

splash 🔊

/splæʃ/

the sound or movement when a liquid hits something with force or is moved around quickly.

Splash definition illustrated by a ball hitting water, creating droplets and ripples.

sound of liquid impact 🔊

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/saʊnd əv ˈlɪkwɪd ˈɪmpækt/

The distinct sharp sound or the visible disturbance in a liquid caused by something hitting or entering it forcefully.

📁 Category：Natural Geography 🔖 Level：Primary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Likely imitative; a blend of sounds like 'spl-' for scattering liquid and '-ash' for a striking sound.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'S' for sudden, 'PL' for plop, and 'ASH' for the sound of water hitting. Splash sounds like what it means!

📖 Example

When she dropped the ice cube into her drink, it made a loud splash. 🔊 When she dropped the ice cube into her drink, it made a loud splash.

🔗 Collocations

make a splash – To attract a lot of attention, often by doing something striking.

splash of color – A small, bright, and noticeable area of color.

with a splash – Accompanied by the sound or action of liquid hitting something.

🔄 Synonyms

plop (n.) – A short, soft, dull sound made by a small, solid object dropping into water.

spatter (n.) – A spray or splash of small drops of a liquid.

splatter (n.) – A splash of a sticky or viscous liquid, often implying a messier impact.

🚫 Antonyms

drip (n.) – A small drop of liquid falling slowly and steadily, lacking force.

trickle (n.) – A slow, small flow of liquid.

🌱 Derivatives

splashy (adj.) – Characterized by or making splashes; also, showy or ostentatious.

📖 Cultural Story

Originates as an onomatopoeic word in the 18th century, imitating the sound of a liquid hitting a surface. Its figurative sense, 'to create a striking impression' (e.g., make a splash), is prominent in media and entertainment journalism.