splurged; splurging
1
: to make a splurge
2
: to indulge oneself extravagantly
—often used with on
splurge on a new dress
: to spend extravagantly or ostentatiously
Examples of splurge in a Sentence
Verb
You should let yourself splurge once in a while.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
As a longtime restaurant bar manager, she's always enjoyed the occasional splurge on fine dining.
—Dawn Klavon, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Still, he certainly cannot be ruled out because the Dolphins’ new decision-makers love him and could splurge to try to pair him with Jordyn Brooks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Its splurge-worthy coats are intentionally designed to protect you on chilly days, trapping in heat and keeping out cold drafts.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
As a longtime restaurant bar manager, she's always enjoyed the occasional splurge on fine dining.
—Dawn Klavon, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
So, when the Dodgers splurged last winter, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner offered a measured response.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Still, he certainly cannot be ruled out because the Dolphins’ new decision-makers love him and could splurge to try to pair him with Jordyn Brooks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
splurge
1 of 2 noun
: an instance of spending more than usual
splurge
2 of 2 verb
splurged; splurging
: indulge oneself or spend lavishly
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