Meaning & use
splash
To cause liquid to scatter in drops, or to move through water so that it scatters.
See it in a sentence
The kids ran through the sprinkler, laughing as they splashed each other with water.
A passing car splashed muddy water onto the pedestrians on the sidewalk.
A note on using this word
The idiom 'make a splash' means to attract a lot of attention, extending well beyond the literal meaning of scattering liquid.
Words with a similar meaning
spattersplatter
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A notably strong or favorable impression made on the public, especially when something is launched.
The new smartphone made quite a splash at the technology conference.
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