backsplash
noun
back·splash
ˈbak-ˌsplash 
: a vertical surface (as of tiles) designed to protect the wall behind a stove or countertop
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Its green backsplash, concrete floors and oak tables were being wiped down and polished during the Thursday visit with The Star.
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Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
The 1,400-square-foot layout included an open living and dining area, a corner kitchen with a turquoise backsplash, and five closets.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Ana wiped the counter and swiped a stain on the white tile backsplash.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Consider changing your hardware or updating your backsplash for a bigger change.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
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Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
The 1,400-square-foot layout included an open living and dining area, a corner kitchen with a turquoise backsplash, and five closets.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Ana wiped the counter and swiped a stain on the white tile backsplash.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Consider changing your hardware or updating your backsplash for a bigger change.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for backsplash
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“Backsplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsplash. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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