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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Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
Brooklinen's Heathered Cashmere Sheets for $350: These sheets are a major splurge.
—Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
Look for an easy upgrade that pleases you, splurge on something beautiful, or make a statement with a one-of-a-kind object.
—Tim McKeough, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
What’s interesting, however, is how — the Soto sweepstakes notwithstanding and the Yankees’ subsequent $218 million splurge on Max Fried — none of the other clubs have spent big this offseason (much to Boras’ dismay).
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
Brooklinen's Heathered Cashmere Sheets for $350: These sheets are a major splurge.
—Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Guests can also book poolside rooms, conveniently located on the first floor by the hotel's main pool and deck; or splurge on a suite with a double balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, a private bedroom with a king-size bed, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a soaking bathtub.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
Look for an easy upgrade that pleases you, splurge on something beautiful, or make a statement with a one-of-a-kind object.
—Tim McKeough, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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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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