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

The 6x9' is just out of reach at $558, but feels worth the splurge to take your outdoor space from drab to designer. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025

Young Chinese consumers, feeling down because of the pandemic controls and slow economy, turned to budget-friendly splurges for a pick-me-up. —Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025

Verb

On Tahiti Nut, travelers can splurge on accommodations ranging from private vacation rentals to luxury resorts branded by the biggest names in hospitality. —Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Best Camping Gear Deals During Labor Day, consider splurging on a new tent, like the Coleman 6-person Instant Tent, now over $50 off, or a new sleeping bag, like the Soulout 4-season Sleeping Bag that’s on sale for $32 thanks to an onsite coupon. —Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 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