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

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream $300 $225 Dermstore This worthy splurge just got a little less splurgy. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024

One of the trendiest items in jewelry right now are tennis bracelets, and while this investment piece is definitely a splurge, the diamond beauty below is 20% off. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024

Verb

Intermittent fasting is not a get-out-of-jail-free card to splurge on goodies during the eating window. —Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024

Gifts over $100 Bling for your beaux-thing For the person on your list who loves style and luxury, splurge on something special from any of these local jewelers. —Laura Barrero, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024

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