backsplash

noun

back·splash | \ ˈbak-ˌsplash

Definition of backsplash

: 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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The galley-style kitchen feels a bit more modern, boasting marble countertops and a gray subway tile backsplash. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "‘Girls’ star Zosia Mamet brings Upper West Side co-op to market in Manhattan," 6 Sep. 2019 In back, the kitchen has marble counters, stainless appliances, and a glass tile backsplash. — Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, "For sale: What $450,000 buys you south of Boston," 6 Sep. 2019 The kitchen, tucked into a niche, has tiled countertops and backsplash, and knotty-pine cabinets. — Julie Lasky, New York Times, "Looking for a Beach House? It’ll Cost You," 2 Aug. 2019 Walking through these unremarkable surroundings to swing open Berlu’s big door and reveal the gauzy white curtains, white walls and white backsplash tile feels a bit like visiting the hippest new bistro hidden in Paris’ 11th. — oregonlive, "Berlu is Portland’s 2019 Rising Star restaurant," 13 Sep. 2019 This one features a handicapped-accessible walk-in shower with a blue glass tile backsplash and rainshower head. — Boston.com Real Estate, "Home of the Week: The flooring in this 3-bedroom Cape is school chalkboards," 7 Sep. 2019 Traditionally, the purpose of a kitchen backsplash was purely utilitarian. — Lexi Mainland, Los Angeles Times, "One-Step Makeover: How a new backsplash can dramatically transform the look of your kitchen," 22 Aug. 2019 The white shaker cabinets with black handles created a clean, cohesive look together with the elongated subway tile backsplash. — Kelsey Murrietta, azcentral, "F-16 pilot and wife seek to put down roots in Scottsdale's DC Ranch. Take a look inside," 4 July 2019 In her Brooklyn ceramics studio, Ms. Moses made white, green and teal tiles inspired by Minnesota’s lakes for the kitchen backsplash in the main house. — Tim Mckeough, New York Times, "A Minnesota Lake House Built on Legend," 22 May 2018

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