Word
splatter
Phoneticssplat·ter
US/ˈspɫætɝ/
UK/splˈætɐ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“There is a red splatter on the white wall.”
contextual
“The artist used a splatter technique to create the background of the painting, giving it a chaotic and energetic look.”
complex
“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.”
Real-World Examples
“The fountain bubbled over with suds and someone painted “Clean hands Dirty $” on one surface, splattering the area with red and green paint.” Etymology
Uncertain. Emerged 1780s.https://www.etymonline.com/word/splatter Possibly a blend of splash + spatter.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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