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Splatter (Noun)

Meaning 1

The noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Examples

  • The loud splatter of shattering glass echoed through the hallway after the vase fell to the floor.
  • As the engine began to malfunction, it emitted a loud splatter of sputtering noises that made the driver pull over.
  • The artist intentionally created a vibrant splatter of colors on the canvas, resulting in a dynamic piece of abstract art.
  • When the oil dropped into the hot skillet, it made a sudden splatter of hissing sounds that made her jump back.
  • The rain hit the pavement with a steady splatter, creating a soothing background noise that calmed her nerves.

Synonyms

  • Splattering
  • Sputtering
  • Sputter
  • Spatter
  • Spattering
  • Splutter

Hypernyms

  • Noise

Related Words

  • Splat (verb)

Meaning 2

A small quantity of something moist or liquid; "a dab of paint"; "a splatter of mud"; "just a splash of whiskey".

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

  • She accidentally dropped a tray of drinks and created a huge splatter of soda all over the tablecloth.
  • A tiny splatter of red paint landed on the edge of the pristine white wall, spoiling the effect of the mural.
  • There was a splatter of last night's pasta sauce on the stove, dried into a sticky, congealed mess.
  • A small splatter of ink leaked from the cracked pen onto the student's brand-new notebook page.
  • Just a splatter of syrup from the maple tree remained in the rusty tin can left outside overnight.

Synonyms

  • Dab
  • Splash

Hypernyms

  • Small Indefinite Amount
  • Small Indefinite Quantity

Related Words

  • Splatter (verb)
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