backsplash
noun
back·splash
ˈbak-ˌsplash 
: a vertical surface (as of tiles) designed to protect the wall behind a stove or countertop
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For instance, changing out the laminate countertops instead of doing a full kitchen overhaul or updating the backsplash.
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Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
One place particularly well suited for mosaic tile is a backsplash.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
For example, Jamie Lynn Gernert, founder of WYC Designs, is skeptical of one big backsplash trend taking kitchens by storm recently.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Why Slab Backsplashes Are Coming for Tile This sleek-looking backsplash option is becoming increasingly popular, with traditional subway or mosaic tile turning into a thing of the past.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
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Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
One place particularly well suited for mosaic tile is a backsplash.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
For example, Jamie Lynn Gernert, founder of WYC Designs, is skeptical of one big backsplash trend taking kitchens by storm recently.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Why Slab Backsplashes Are Coming for Tile This sleek-looking backsplash option is becoming increasingly popular, with traditional subway or mosaic tile turning into a thing of the past.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for backsplash
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“Backsplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsplash. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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