[splaʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sound made by something striking or falling into liquid
(e.g: we hit the water with a mighty splash)

- a prominent or sensational news feature or story
(e.g: a front-page splash)


Phrases:
- make a splash

Origin:
early 18th century (as a verb): alteration of plash

[splaʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops
(e.g: she splashed cold water on to her face)

- print (a story or photograph, especially a sensational one) in a prominent place in a newspaper or magazine
(e.g: the story was splashed across the front pages)


Phrases:
- make a splash

Origin:
early 18th century (as a verb): alteration of plash