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

Then head to your grand finale dinner at Restaurant Guy Savoy, a 2-Michelin-star splurge on the Seine and a once-in-a-lifetime memory. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026

Close your five days at Restaurant Guy Savoy, a 2-Michelin-star splurge on the Seine. —Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026

Verb

Feeling clog-curious but not ready to splurge? —Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026

For those looking to splurge and spread out, there are two penthouses on the seventh floor, along with six private houses designed for maximum seclusion. —Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 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