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

Convertible variants are almost always the most expensive option in a model’s lineup, so they’re seen as a luxury splurge. —Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026

Luxury skin care doesn’t just mean innovative formulas and reliable results (although those perks are well worth a little splurge). —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026

Verb

And for those less inclined to splurge on beauty tech, Biodance’s newest version of their viral collagen Real Deep mask infuses PDRN and caviar for an impossibly glowy complexion. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026

Smaller items can be easier to splurge than others, but can have a big impact in a bathroom. —Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 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