splash down

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

If all goes well, the craft will splash down about 40 minutes later in the Pacific Ocean, near San Diego.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Three minutes later, around 5:07 p.m., the capsule will splash down in the Pacific Ocean.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The Orion is scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego at approximately 8:07 p.m. on Friday, April 10.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Once that stage is complete, powerful parachutes will slow the spacecraft, which will splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

I splash down the creek, climb to the bridge, and put on my moccasins.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George