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

From quick grocery runs to soaking up sunshine on the beach, these popular slides prove that comfort and style don’t require an extravagant splurge. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026

Deep edge market could make his number manageable, if still a splurge. —Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Verb

Holmes responded when asked about splurging in free agency. —Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026

Cruisers who splurge on one of 76 Signature Collection suites have access to an exclusive restaurant and lounge; priority boarding and disembarkation at tender ports; complimentary laundry; upgraded stateroom amenities; and priority restaurant reservations. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 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