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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Save space on your kitchen countertop with this space-saving toaster oven that flips up to store against your backsplash.
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Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Here, modern appliances are paired with mod pistachio-green cabinetry and a tiled backsplash.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Textured backsplash Add a punch to your backsplash with texture, like in this property by Design West that features quartz and tiles.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
In the kitchen, the sliver of surface between the bottom and top cabinets creates a unique opportunity to play even more—hence the ever-popular kitchen tile backsplash.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Here, modern appliances are paired with mod pistachio-green cabinetry and a tiled backsplash.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Textured backsplash Add a punch to your backsplash with texture, like in this property by Design West that features quartz and tiles.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
In the kitchen, the sliver of surface between the bottom and top cabinets creates a unique opportunity to play even more—hence the ever-popular kitchen tile backsplash.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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