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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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Who says slippers have to be a splurge?
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
And in 2023 when a standoff in Congress prompted sentiment to decline, Americans still splurged throughout that year, namely on concerts and travel.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Other champions, like season 10’s Dan Gheesling, took a different approach, investing most of the prize and limiting splurges to practical purchases, like a condo down payment.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Who says slippers have to be a splurge?
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Maybe you’re feeling tempted to splurge on something fun, but are somehow reminded of bills or savings goals.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
And in 2023 when a standoff in Congress prompted sentiment to decline, Americans still splurged throughout that year, namely on concerts and travel.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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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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