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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Utilizing the empty space above wall cabinets as an extension of your decorative backsplash can create a seamless and cohesive look.
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Dress it up with an interesting tile backsplash, statement cabinet hardware, and a custom range hood cover.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
The new square-tile backsplash got an antique treatment from a decorative painter.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Use different tile sizes to emphasize a border, create a mosaic focal point, or build a pattern of tiles across the span of a wall or backsplash.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Dress it up with an interesting tile backsplash, statement cabinet hardware, and a custom range hood cover.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
The new square-tile backsplash got an antique treatment from a decorative painter.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Use different tile sizes to emphasize a border, create a mosaic focal point, or build a pattern of tiles across the span of a wall or backsplash.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2026.
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