splurged; splurging
1
: to make a splurge
2
: to indulge oneself extravagantly
—often used with on
splurge on a new dress
: to spend extravagantly or ostentatiously
Examples of splurge in a Sentence
Verb
You should let yourself splurge once in a while.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
Frette’s outdoor pillows are the biggest splurge on our list, but just know the brand’s historic linens have been featured on the Orient Express and in the bedrooms of European royalty.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
For an unforgettable stay, splurge on a pool suite.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Another newcomer, closer Pete Fairbanks, the Marlins’ $13 million free-agent splurge, finished the game in good fashion.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
Frette’s outdoor pillows are the biggest splurge on our list, but just know the brand’s historic linens have been featured on the Orient Express and in the bedrooms of European royalty.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
For those really looking to splurge, the Presidential Suite is something else entirely.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
For an unforgettable stay, splurge on a pool suite.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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splurge
1 of 2 noun
: an instance of spending more than usual
splurge
2 of 2 verb
splurged; splurging
: indulge oneself or spend lavishly
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