ripples Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. 1 a small wave on the surface of a liquid; 2 a sound or feeling that spreads through a person or group of people;verb. to cause to form small waves Example Sentence That fish created a lot of ripples in the water. Synonyms wave; bubble; ruffle Antonyms still; quiet Hear It! Say It! Write It! ripples Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: