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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There’s even a coffee bar and kitchen area behind the dining table, adorned with a delicate backsplash.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
Nearby, the swanky kitchen features a stone backsplash, gas range, and Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a walk-in pantry with Wolf appliances.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
The counters boast a terrazzo-like material, while a tile backsplash runs from the counter to the ceiling.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
Each side wall creates a natural stopping point for a high-impact tile or slab backsplash.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
Nearby, the swanky kitchen features a stone backsplash, gas range, and Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a walk-in pantry with Wolf appliances.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
The counters boast a terrazzo-like material, while a tile backsplash runs from the counter to the ceiling.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
Each side wall creates a natural stopping point for a high-impact tile or slab backsplash.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
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“Backsplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsplash. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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