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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The primary bath is outfitted with slate tile floors and slate backsplash, echoing the fireplace material in the living room.
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Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
The kitchen, which opens up into the backyard, is maybe the best part, with stainless-steel appliances, an eat-in table, and a tin backsplash.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 May 2026
Its green backsplash, concrete floors and oak tables were being wiped down and polished during the Thursday visit with The Star.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
The 1,400-square-foot layout included an open living and dining area, a corner kitchen with a turquoise backsplash, and five closets.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 14 May 2026
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Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
The kitchen, which opens up into the backyard, is maybe the best part, with stainless-steel appliances, an eat-in table, and a tin backsplash.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 May 2026
Its green backsplash, concrete floors and oak tables were being wiped down and polished during the Thursday visit with The Star.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
The 1,400-square-foot layout included an open living and dining area, a corner kitchen with a turquoise backsplash, and five closets.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 14 May 2026
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“Backsplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsplash. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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