Definition

A sound made by water splashing or hitting a surface.

Example

The children laughed as they enjoyed the plashing of water from the fountain.

Conversation

Did you hear that plashing sound coming from the pond?

Yeah, it sounds like someone is having fun in the water.

It really reminds me of summer days by the lake.

Absolutely! I love the sound of plashing water.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make a sound by splashing water or another liquid, often creating small waves or droplets.

Example

The children were plashing in the puddles after the rain.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the kids plashing in the puddles earlier?

Yeah, it looked like they were having so much fun!

I kind of wish I could join them and start plashing too.

Root Explanation

**Plashing** → The word 'plashing' originates from the Middle English 'plasken', which is derived from the Old English 'plæscan', meaning to splash or to make a noise by splashing. The word describes the action of splashing water or making a sound associated with it.

Memory Tip

Imagine the sound of water 'splashing' — it helps you remember that 'plashing' refers to making a noise by splashing water.

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