Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

splotch

Noun
/splɒtʃ/
Definition
A splotch is a large, irregularly shaped mark, stain, or blot of color or substance.
Examples
  • She accidentally dropped paint on the floor, creating a colorful splotch.
  • There was a splotch of mud on his shoe after walking through the puddle.
  • The artist used her fingers to create a splotch of bright red on the canvas.
Meaning
The term commonly refers to a spill or splatter that creates a noticeable blemish on a surface.
Synonyms
  • Blot
  • Stain
  • Spot
  • Mark
  • Smudge