splash guard
noun
: a flap suspended behind a rear wheel to prevent tire splash from muddying windshields of following vehicles
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web One site of potential smells and other general grossness to be wary of is the baffle, a.k.a. the rubber splash guard. 
Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 This mixer comes with a whisk, double and paddle attachments, and a splash guard with chute for dry ingredients. Rennie Dyball, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 The slow-close lid is a feature usually reserved for more expensive models, and there’s even a splash guard to keep liquid from getting under the tank, a common complaint with two-piece toilets. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022 Use an old toothbrush to clean under the drain's rubber splash guard. Christina Poletto, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2022 The garbage-disposal splash guard—the rubber flanges around the drain that prevent food particles from coming back up—can be a major source of gunk and odor. Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2021 This unit, being a batch-feed disposal, doesn’t have a splash guard, so waste is very easily inserted through the drain unobstructed. Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 26 Aug. 2021 In addition to a dough hook, the Cooklee also comes with a whisk, paddle, all-important splash guard and more. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 June 2021 Your purchase also comes with the signature heavy-duty stainless-steel bowl, a splash guard with a pour spout and a recipe book. Kelley Macdonald, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2021 See More
Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 This mixer comes with a whisk, double and paddle attachments, and a splash guard with chute for dry ingredients. Rennie Dyball, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 The slow-close lid is a feature usually reserved for more expensive models, and there’s even a splash guard to keep liquid from getting under the tank, a common complaint with two-piece toilets. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022 Use an old toothbrush to clean under the drain's rubber splash guard. Christina Poletto, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2022 The garbage-disposal splash guard—the rubber flanges around the drain that prevent food particles from coming back up—can be a major source of gunk and odor. Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2021 This unit, being a batch-feed disposal, doesn’t have a splash guard, so waste is very easily inserted through the drain unobstructed. Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 26 Aug. 2021 In addition to a dough hook, the Cooklee also comes with a whisk, paddle, all-important splash guard and more. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 June 2021 Your purchase also comes with the signature heavy-duty stainless-steel bowl, a splash guard with a pour spout and a recipe book. Kelley Macdonald, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined above