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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

Examples of backsplash in a Sentence

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Restoration of the main house included a complete kitchen remodel with handmade backsplash tiles by artists Cha-Rie Tang and Mei-Ling Hubbard. Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025 This inexpensive kitchen tool cuts down on greasy buildup on your stove, range hood, backsplash, and counters. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025 In the kitchen, the steamer can effortlessly cut through grease and grime on your stovetop, oven and backsplash. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025 Pair them with a white beadboard backsplash and mint cabinets for a bright, cheerful space. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for backsplash

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Nov. 2025.

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