splash

Splash refers to the act of causing a liquid to scatter, or the resulting droplets, typically accompanied by a distinctive sound. As a noun, it can denote a small amount of liquid that has been spread or scattered, or a splash of color or pattern on a surface. The word is onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of liquid hitting a surface; its exact linguistic origins are uncertain.

In everyday language, people describe water splashing from a faucet, waves splashing against a shore, or a splash of juice on clothing.

In publishing and visual design, a splash or splash page is an opening spread in a magazine or website, often graphic-heavy, to introduce content or branding.

In computing, a splash screen is the initial window shown during program startup, usually displaying the logo or progress indicator.

In art, splashing or splatter describes a technique where paint is flicked or flung to create irregular droplets; it is associated with certain modern and contemporary styles.

The term is widely used to describe both a physical action and a visual style, and it appears in contexts ranging from nature to media and technology.