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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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
The other splurge was the very specific sized tiles for my bathroom floor.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Need to know Indians splurged up to $11 billion on gold this Diwali.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
There are splurge-worthy retreats that make for a highly memorable milestone celebration.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
The other splurge was the very specific sized tiles for my bathroom floor.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Available in three firmness options, all filled with 100% down feathers, this pricey pillow is ideal for those looking to splurge on lasting comfort.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Need to know Indians splurged up to $11 billion on gold this Diwali.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 6 Nov. 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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