CEFR B2

splotch

noun, verb

Meaning

A small, irregularly-shaped mark or stain, often caused by a spill or splash of liquid. Splotches can be found on surfaces, clothing, or paper, and are usually considered unsightly or unwanted.

Examples

The child got a splotch of mud on their shirt while playing outside.
The artist intentionally added a few splotches of color to the painting to give it a more dynamic look.

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splotch (B2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsplɒtʃ/

Definition

A small, irregularly-shaped mark or stain, often caused by a spill or splash of liquid. Splotches can be found on surfaces, clothing, or paper, and are usually considered unsightly or unwanted.

Examples

The child got a splotch of mud on their shirt while playing outside.
The artist intentionally added a few splotches of color to the painting to give it a more dynamic look.
The cleaner tried to remove the splotch of ink from the carpet, but it had already set.

How to Use splotch

get a splotch of (verb phrase): to get a small amount of something on something — "I got a splotch of paint on my shirt."
have a splotch of (verb phrase): to have a small amount of something on something — "The wall has a splotch of mold on it."

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