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

Test your knowledge of summer splurges, basketball brilliance and more in this week's American Culture Quiz. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

And for those seeking a splurge, consider the spaghetti with whole lobster paired with a bottle from the robust list of Italian wines. — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

Two British newlyweds, Alexander Cromie, 31, and Marie Ebert, 30, were traveling from the Greek mainland to the island of Sifnos and had elected to splurge on bespoke travel by helicopter. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

E-commerce boomed during the pandemic, when shoppers, flush with stimulus cash, splurged on new items. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 Aug. 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