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

Curl up in a bathrobe with a glass of prosecco and some cheese and charcuterie (and for a real splurge, opt for the hotel’s in-room ice cream or martini cart experience). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

To get the look without the splurge, Carmona suggests scaling things back strategically. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

Verb

For those who mostly watch sports and movies, don’t hesitate to splurge a little on this package. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026

Instead, eager leisure travelers proved willing to splurge on premium seats and perks, convincing airlines that demand extended well beyond the traditional business road warrior, Harteveldt said. — Rio Yamat, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

perhaps blend of splash and surge

First Known Use

Noun

1828, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1844, 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