splurge

1 of 2

noun

: 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.
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Noun
People in India don’t view gold as a splurge according to Sachin Jain, India CEO of the World Gold Council. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025 Because this mama doesn’t have enough time (or the budget) to go out and buy a bunch of gifts just shy of the biggest splurge season of the year. Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Mets general manager David Stearns might need to stay disciplined after owner Steve Cohen splurged on Juan Soto in free agency a year ago. Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 In fact, all of her favorite fall products can be found right in the drugstore beauty section—with just a few worth splurging on. Essence, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for splurge

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of splurge was in 1830

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Cite this Entry

“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Kids 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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