backsplash

noun

back·​splash ˈbak-ˌsplash How to pronounce backsplash (audio)
: a vertical surface (as of tiles) designed to protect the wall behind a stove or countertop

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The kitchen is one of the most visually dramatic spaces, with a marble backsplash that stretches to the ceiling and a top-tier collection of Wolf appliances. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025 Lindley Arthur Interiors To decorate this new-construction lake house in Long Cove, Texas, Lindley Arthur Interiors used custom lanterns by Urban Electric, a light blue tiled backsplash, and counter stools by Rove Concepts. Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025 Instead, opt for a stainless steel backsplash for an equally modern and low-maintenance pick. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025 Many walnut cabinets, augmented by a handmade tile backsplash from Mission Tile West in South Pasadena, feature a decorative inlay floral pattern, a common motif in Japanese woodworking. Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for backsplash 

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of backsplash was in 1920

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“Backsplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsplash. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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