Splash Definition

splash
noun
  1. the sound like water splashing
  2. a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event; "he made a great splash and then disappeared"
  3. a small quantity of something moist or liquid; "a dab of paint"; "a splatter of mud"; "just a splash of whiskey"
  4. a patch of bright color; "her red hat gave her outfit a splash of color"
  5. the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
  6. the act of scattering water about haphazardly
verb
  1. cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force; "She splashed the water around her"
  2. walk through mud or mire; "We had to splosh across the wet meadow"
  3. dash a liquid upon or against; "The mother splashed the baby's face with water"
  4. mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered; "The mountain was splashed with snow"
  5. make a splashing sound; "water was splashing on the floor"
  6. soil or stain with a splashed liquid
  7. strike and dash about in a liquid; "The boys splashed around in the pool"

"Splash" in song lyrics

See how splash is used in real songs:

  • "Pass the grass, ash falling in the water, don't splash"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lenore, Molly-Q — Life is a Mystery
  • "Robo snatch chips attached emulate plasma splash"
    Arsonists f/ Kinetic NRG — Space Junk
  • "Daddy, when you gon' take me and my brothers and sisters to Splish Splash?"
    Boot Camp Clik — Daddy Wanna

Words that rhyme with splash

Usage tips for "splash"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "splash" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for splash to find words that pair well.

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