Splash ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Splash ( noun )

1. The sound of liquid hitting a surface.
2. A small amount of liquid that has been splattered or spilled.
3. A sudden burst or surge of something.
4. An exuberant display of color or design.

Origin:

From middle english splashen, meaning 'to spatter with liquid'.

Examples:

1. The splash of water woke me up.
2. There was a splash of tomato sauce on my shirt.
3. The fashion show was a splash of bright colors.
4. The new movie made a big splash at the box office.

(As a verb)

Splash ( verb )

1. The sound of liquid hitting a surface.
2. A small amount of liquid that has been splattered or spilled.
3. A sudden burst or surge of something.
4. An exuberant display of color or design.

Origin:

From middle english splashen, meaning 'to spatter with liquid'.

Examples:

1. The splash of water woke me up.
2. There was a splash of tomato sauce on my shirt.
3. The fashion show was a splash of bright colors.
4. The new movie made a big splash at the box office.