splatter
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈspɫætɝ// UK //splˈætɐ// splat·ter
n. a small amount of liquid that has been thrown or hit so that it spreads out in many small drops. You often see this on a wall or a shirt when someone spills something.
n. a small amount of liquid that has been dispersed in a fine spray or in small drops. Often refers to the resulting pattern or stain on a surface.
There is a red splatter on the white wall.
The artist used a splatter technique to create the background of the painting, giving it a chaotic and energetic look.
The forensic report noted a distinct blood splatter pattern on the ceiling, which provided critical evidence regarding the position of the victim during the incident.
Uncertain. Emerged 1780s.https://www.etymonline.com/word/splatter Possibly a blend of splash + spatter.