splurge

1 of 2

noun

ˈsplərj 

: an ostentatious effort, display, or expenditure

splurge

2 of 2

verb

splurged; splurging

intransitive verb

1

: to make a splurge

2

: to indulge oneself extravagantly

—often used with on

splurge on a new dress

transitive verb

: to spend extravagantly or ostentatiously

Examples of splurge in a Sentence

Verb

You should let yourself splurge once in a while.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The flavors are fresh, clean, and familiar, and the dishes are colorful and delicious without being a splurge. —Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Bud Kennedy’s Eats Beat column rounds up steakhouse splurges, Stockyards classics and a barbecue experience worth booking before the day arrives. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026

Verb

If someone urges you to splurge, smile, breathe, and pause. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026

Like other companies playing in that league, Eleventy has proved that the cluster of customers willing to splurge on fashion that does not scream wealth is global and resilient. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

perhaps blend of splash and surge

First Known Use

Noun

1828, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1844, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for splurge

• dirge
• merge
• purge
• scourge
• serge
• spurge
• sturge
• surge
• urge
• verge
• converge
• diverge

Kids Definition

splurge

1 of 2 noun

ˈsplərj 

: an instance of spending more than usual

splurge

2 of 2 verb

splurged; splurging

: indulge oneself or spend lavishly