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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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the most reliable approaches is balancing splurges and bargains throughout a room.
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Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Look for ways to indulge in joy without splurging.
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Noun
Pander Belt Bag This is the crossbody bag travelers love—minus the splurge.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the most reliable approaches is balancing splurges and bargains throughout a room.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
This is another great option for anyone open to splurging.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Look for ways to indulge in joy without splurging.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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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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