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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

splashdown

/splæʃdaʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does splashdown mean?

noun

The act of landing or coming into contact with a liquid, especially water, after a fall from the air or a jump. A sudden and often spectacular landing or impact, especially in space exploration.

Example

"The astronaut experienced a smooth splashdown in the Pacific Ocean after a successful space mission."

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