backsplash

noun

back·​splash ˈbak-ˌsplash How to pronounce backsplash (audio)
: a vertical surface (as of tiles) designed to protect the wall behind a stove or countertop

Examples of backsplash in a Sentence

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Or, for less maintenance, consider using a peel-and-stick backsplash without grout lines. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024 When turning a kitchen into a statement-making space, most people will focus on colorful cabinets, gorgeous materials for the countertop, and even a bold, beautiful backsplash. Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 The kitchen, designed in collaboration with Andrew Cogar of Historical Concepts, features a brass hanging rod adhered to a white marble backsplash. Camille Freestone, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024 Squeeze a drop of shampoo onto a damp cloth or towel to wipe away greasy cooking debris from whatever surface was hit, including the counter, stovetop, or backsplash. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for backsplash 

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of backsplash was in 1920

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“Backsplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsplash. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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