splashing
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈspɫæʃɪŋ// UK //splˈæʃɪŋ// splash·ing
n. the sound or action of water hitting a surface and flying into the air. You hear this when someone jumps into a pool or when rain hits the ground.
n. the sound or action of a liquid striking a surface or being moved about in an irregular way. Often used to describe the acoustic or visual effect of liquid displacement.
I heard a loud splashing coming from the swimming pool.
The children's joyful splashing in the shallow water could be heard from the garden gate.
The rhythmic splashing of the oars against the lake's surface was the only sound that broke the silence of the early morning mist.
Usage
Typically uncountable when referring to the sound or general action; can be used as a gerund to describe the activity.