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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Mariette Williams, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The resort is a bit of a splurge, and the breakfast restaurant, Boon Fly Cafe, is fantastic.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
While this pair is a bit of a splurge, Amazon offers a similar style from WearMe for under $40.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
But for something a little more unique, splurge on one of the digs that boasts a private meditation room or barrel sauna.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
For a chemical-free cloth mat, splurge for an organic cotton fabric mat.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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