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

What’s worth the Uber, the splurge, the two-week waitlist? —Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Working within the family’s somewhat limited budget, Wood leaned heavily on affordable materials, with a few splurges thrown in. —Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2025

Verb

Another benefit is that a mix of vintage pieces, textures, and splurge items elevates the affordable, mass-market items in your home. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025

And in a trend that has continued after the pandemic, those looking to truly splurge are buying out exclusive-use safari villas and camps, like Ol Jogi, Segera Retreat, Arijiju, and Cheetah Plains, all of which offer families total privacy and extraordinary access to wildlife at their leisure. —Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 May 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

Rhymes for splurge

• dirge
• merge
• purge
• scourge
• serge
• spurge
• sturge
• surge
• urge
• verge
• converge
• diverge

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