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

There was also an observed buildup around the nozzles on the backsplash portion of the juice dispenser. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Oil and grease splatters onto your backsplash, stovetop, and surrounding areas, including onto nearby cabinets. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026

The increasingly popular backsplash trend reflects a larger shift that’s taking place in the design world, as people are moving away from stark minimalism and toward homes that feel personal and lived-in. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

The kitchen features porcelain counters with a matching backsplash, a waterfall island, Thermador appliances and connects to a large family room before extending to a private deck. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 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