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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Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Any room with a balcony facing the Adriatic Sea is worth splurge while Terrace rooms on the ground floor have walk-out patios that are extremely popular with guests.
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Broadway’s newest ticketing venture wants theatergoers to subscribe instead of splurge.
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Marc Hershberg,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Noun
Mix High and Low Working within the family’s somewhat limited budget, Wood leaned heavily on affordable materials, with a few splurges thrown in.
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Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Any room with a balcony facing the Adriatic Sea is worth splurge while Terrace rooms on the ground floor have walk-out patios that are extremely popular with guests.
—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Verb
Streamline the Cooking Area The home's kitchen is just inside the French doors—so there was no need to splurge on an elaborate outdoor cooking area.
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Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Broadway’s newest ticketing venture wants theatergoers to subscribe instead of splurge.
—
Marc Hershberg,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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