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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Keep countertops clear by forgoing a crock and hanging cooking tools using S hooks on a tension rod along the backsplash instead.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Custom millwork and Italian marble countertops and backsplash outfit the kitchen.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Caraway has given us the opportunity to inject more color into our kitchens over the years—without committing to a bold backsplash or brightly hued cabinetry.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Their backsplash, for example, is crafted from corks, wine boxes, and other pieces of wood.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Nov. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Custom millwork and Italian marble countertops and backsplash outfit the kitchen.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Caraway has given us the opportunity to inject more color into our kitchens over the years—without committing to a bold backsplash or brightly hued cabinetry.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Their backsplash, for example, is crafted from corks, wine boxes, and other pieces of wood.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Nov. 2025
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 9 Jan. 2026.
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