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

For a Dyson-style cordless vacuum worth the splurge, consider this number from Dreametech. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2024

What makes AirPods so unique and worth the splurge, however, is the case. —Claire Franken, TVLine, 13 July 2024

Verb

And why splurge on a designer version from Jacquemus when this packable option at Amazon is just $14? —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024

The latest spending data and comments from retailers in recent months have also demonstrated that US consumers aren’t splurging this summer, unlike last year, and are instead spending more cautiously. —Bryan Mena, CNN, 14 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

perhaps blend of splash and surge

First Known Use

Noun

1830, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1843, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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