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splash

Pronunciation: [splæʃ]

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Learn how to use splash in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “action/activity”

(verb) to make a loud noise and send water or another liquid flying. When you jump into a pool, you can cause a splash, which means water goes everywhere.

Example

When the kids jumped into the pool, they splashed water everywhere and laughed.

Example

He didn't splash any water when he dove quietly into the lake.

Example

Did you hear the splash when the stone hit the water?

Context: “sound effect”

(noun) the sound or effect made when something hits liquid or it can also mean a large amount of liquid that flies out. It's what you hear or see when someone or something lands in water.

Example

There was a big splash when the whale jumped out of the ocean.

Example

The stone made no splash because it hit the ground instead of the water.

Example

What kind of splash did the boat make when it entered the harbor?

Context: “style/appearance”

(noun) a marking or a design that stands out, often colorful. It can refer to a little splash of color that brightens up something.

Example

Her painting had a splash of red that made it vibrant and beautiful.

Example

The room felt dull without any splash of color in the decoration.

Example

How can I add a splash of color to my outfit?

How to pronounce splash

Pronunciation: [splæʃ]

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