spatter
16 synonyms for spatter, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To splash small drops of a liquid onto someone or something.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To splash small drops of a liquid onto someone or something.
“Grease spattered the stove as the bacon cooked.”
2. noun
A splash or scattering of small drops or spots.
“There was a spatter of mud up the back of her jeans.”
How to use spatter
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
blood spatter
a spatter of rain
spattered with paint
Etymology
Probably from a Middle Low German or Dutch word meaning "to spout or burst," related to "spit."
Full origin of spatter →Frequently asked questions
What does “spatter” mean?
The word “spatter” means to splash small drops of a liquid onto someone or something. In plain terms, small drops of liquid (or paint, mud, etc.) splashed over a surface, or the act of splashing them.
How do you pronounce “spatter”?
“Spatter” is pronounced SPAT (/ˈspætɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “spatter” in a sentence?
Here is “spatter” used in a sentence: “Grease spattered the stove as the bacon cooked.”
What part of speech is “spatter”?
Depending on how it is used, “spatter” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “spatter” come from?
The word “spatter” comes from German. Probably from a Middle Low German or Dutch word meaning "to spout or burst," related to "spit.".
How many meanings does “spatter” have?
“Spatter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to splash small drops of a liquid onto someone or something.
