splash

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to show a story or picture in a very noticeable way, like on the front page of a newspaper.

v. to display or publicize a story, image, or piece of information prominently to attract maximum attention.

“The news of their wedding was splashed across every magazine.”

“The marketing team decided to splash the new campaign imagery across digital billboards throughout the city centre.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal · British English

v. to spend a lot of money on something, usually for fun or luxury.

v. to spend a significant amount of money freely or ostentatiously.

“He decided to splash out on a fancy dinner to celebrate his promotion.”

“After receiving her bonus, she splashed out on a designer handbag she had been eyeing for months.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the sound of something hitting water, or the liquid that flies up.

n. the sound made by an object hitting a liquid, or the resulting spray of that liquid.

Español:salpicadura

“We heard a loud splash when the dog jumped into the lake.”

“The diver entered the water with barely a splash, earning high marks from the judges for her technical precision.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a small amount of liquid or color added to something.

n. a small quantity of liquid, or a small but noticeable patch of color.

“She likes a splash of milk in her tea.”

“The artist added a splash of bright red to the corner of the canvas to create a focal point.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. doing something that gets a lot of attention and interest.

n. a striking or prominent effect that attracts widespread attention.

“The new electric car made a big splash at the auto show.”

“The young director made a significant splash with her debut film, which won several awards at the international festival.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical

n. the first image you see while a computer program is loading.

n. an initial screen or image displayed while a software application is loading.

“The app's splash screen features a minimalist logo on a white background.”

“Developers often use the splash screen to perform background initialization tasks while providing visual feedback to the user.”