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

That program has a six-night, seven-day minimum stay that’s turned a discrete and diverse crowd—the uber-wealthy; the wellness aficionados making a big first splurge; everyone in-between—into dedicated Ranchers. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

Retailers like Amazon, Samsonite, Nordstrom, and Away have all slashed the prices on some of their bestselling and most splurge-worthy bags during these Memorial Day sales. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026

Verb

The George, the hotel’s signature restaurant, is the place to splurge on elevated cooking in a stunning room. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

Employers, Gudell says, are also willing to splurge on professionals trained to thrive in the AI era. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 May 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