backsplash

noun

back·​splash ˈbak-ˌsplash 

: a vertical surface (as of tiles) designed to protect the wall behind a stove or countertop

Examples of backsplash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Use different tile sizes to emphasize a border, create a mosaic focal point, or build a pattern of tiles across the span of a wall or backsplash. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026

Think of the backsplash as the accent wall of your kitchen—capable of quietly tying together the culinary space’s overall aesthetic while also making a grand visual statement. —Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026

Generous cabinetry is combined with live-edge wooden countertops, shelving, and a marble herringbone backsplash. —New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026

Apartments have soapstone countertops, GE stainless steel appliances, Shaker-style cabinetry with modern hardware and subway tile kitchen backsplash. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backsplash

• backlash
• chumash
• eyelash
• moustache
• mustache
• noncash
• potash
• rehash
• whiplash
• ash
• bash
• brash