splash out

verb

splashed out; splashing out; splashes out

British, informal

: to spend a lot of money

If you really want to splash out, let's go to dinner and a show in town.

We can't afford to splash out that much money for luxuries.

Examples of splash out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Demand is being driven by a new wave of buyers, who are splashing out on travel and experiences rather than the more traditional assets. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026

For families For those willing to splash out on their next family trip, the Como Edition is a great option for families. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026

Family offices are striking US deals on everything from crypto firms to granola, splashing out on a range of assets even as some investors shy away over geopolitical and economic concerns. —Benjamin Stupples, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026

From pristine collared shirts to opulent knit dresses, these deals are worth splashing out for, and prices start at just $23. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for splash out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout