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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Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
This place is more for people who want something quicker and consistent for general management of their skin rather than a rare splurge for relaxation’s sake or special occasion prep.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
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Noun
There are many budget-friendly sarongs on this list, but this one could be worth the splurge.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
This place is more for people who want something quicker and consistent for general management of their skin rather than a rare splurge for relaxation’s sake or special occasion prep.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for splurge
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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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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