Noun
the bleach left a small white splotch on my shirt Verb
ink from a leaking pen had badly splotched his shirt pocket
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Noun
In the distance, splotches of purple and fuchsia seem to explode.—Heather Greenwood Davis, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026 The alternative rocker included a close-up photo of her infected leg, which was covered in red splotches.—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
My dress had a pristine white top with an attached skirt in dove grey, splotched with tropical-style petal pink flowers.—Amanda Uhle
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025 The sun rose above the trees and splotched the swamp floor with patch es of golden light.—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for splotch