splurge

1 of 2

noun

ˈsplərj 

: an ostentatious effort, display, or expenditure

splurge

2 of 2

verb

splurged; splurging

intransitive verb

1

: to make a splurge

2

: to indulge oneself extravagantly

—often used with on

splurge on a new dress

transitive verb

: to spend extravagantly or ostentatiously

Examples of splurge in a Sentence

Verb

You should let yourself splurge once in a while.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Guest rooms and suites include options with plunge pools, or for a true splurge, opt for the two-bedroom family villa with a pool. 12. —Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024

Crochet, 25, projects to earn between $10 million and $15 million in his final two years of arbitration, leaving the Red Sox in position for at least one big free-agent splurge. —Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024

Verb

Similarly, Washington didn’t splurge at linebacker, a position that has vexed this franchise for years. —David Aldridge, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025

In another time, both men might also splurge on a red Corvette. —Matthew Redmond, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

perhaps blend of splash and surge

First Known Use

Noun

1830, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1843, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Kids Definition

splurge

1 of 2 noun

ˈsplərj 

: an instance of spending more than usual

splurge

2 of 2 verb

splurged; splurging

: indulge oneself or spend lavishly