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Definition of splatter

splatter

/ˈsplæt.ər/
splat · ter
Plural:splatters
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Adjective:splattery
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Past Simple:splattered
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Past Participle:splattered
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Present Participle:splattering
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splatter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A messy splash, spot, or trail of liquid or semi-liquid substance thrown onto a surface, or the sound of such an impact.

Example

"The artist's apron was covered in a colorful splatter of acrylic paint."

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• verb

1

To splash or scatter a liquid or semi-liquid substance in messy drops or blobs over a surface, or to fall and spread in such a manner.

Example

"Hot tomato sauce began to splatter across the stovetop as the pot boiled."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'spatter' and 'splatter' are often used interchangeably, 'splatter' typically suggests a larger, messier, or more forceful impact of liquid or semi-liquid matter than 'spatter'.

• Rhymes for splatter

• Nearby Words

splashproof
splashy
splat
splatter
splay
spleen
splendid

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century, likely formed as an expressive blend of 'splash' and 'spatter'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Splatter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/splatter
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