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

Following a post-pandemic boom in luxury sales, as shoppers returned to travel and retail splurges, the sector has faced turbulence in recent months. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025

But such softness doesn't come cheap, and these sheets are a splurge. —Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025

Verb

Guests can also book poolside rooms, conveniently located on the first floor by the hotel's main pool and deck; or splurge on a suite with a double balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, a private bedroom with a king-size bed, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a soaking bathtub. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025

Look for an easy upgrade that pleases you, splurge on something beautiful, or make a statement with a one-of-a-kind object. —Tim McKeough, New York Times, 22 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