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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Each side wall creates a natural stopping point for a high-impact tile or slab backsplash. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025 This subway tile peel-and-stick vinyl backsplash on Amazon has a strong adhesive and is durable. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025 Still, it’s got some zippy charm, particularly in the kitchen, where delft-blue tiles line the backsplash above the electric-blue Kucht oven and burners, plus the starred maroon and faded floral wallpapers lining the bedrooms upstairs. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2025 The space shows off solid-wood custom inset white cabinetry, pullout drawers, an island with seating and storage, Canadian granite countertops, double sinks, an additional vegetable sink and a custom tile backsplash. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 15 June 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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