splashing

word · lemma: splash

Definition

Making water or another liquid move violently so that drops fly out in all directions, usually with noise.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used for water or other liquids. Commonly appears with children, baths, pools, or rain. It can describe both the action and the sound. Often used in continuous tense: 'The kids are splashing.' Not usually for very small drops (that's 'spraying').

Example Sentences

She loves splashing water in the bath.

basic

Rain was splashing on the window.

basic

Stop splashing so much, you're getting the floor wet!

natural

You could hear the ducks splashing around in the pond all morning.

natural

He ran through the puddle, splashing dirty water everywhere.

natural

The children are splashing in the pool.

basic