backsplash

noun

back·​splash ˈbak-ˌsplash 

: a vertical surface (as of tiles) designed to protect the wall behind a stove or countertop

Examples of backsplash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When done well, a kitchen backsplash can elevate the existing countertops and cabinetry, giving the entire kitchen a refreshed look at a lower cost than cabinetry, countertops, and appliances. 7. —Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025

Photo : Urban Aisle for Sotheby's International Realty The galley kitchen is updated with a marble backsplash. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025

Architects Intuitive Dwellings This earthy modern kitchen, designed by Intuitive Dwellings in the Atlanta neighborhood of Serenbe, creates a dramatic centerpiece in an open living concept, featuring a bold backsplash composed of branching marble slabs with opposing brass inlay. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025

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, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backsplash

• backlash
• chumash
• eyelash
• moustache
• mustache
• noncash
• potash
• rehash
• whiplash
• ash
• bash
• brash