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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Nicol Natale, People.com, 12 July 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Best Extended Prime Day Apple Deals Apple products can be a splurge, so now’s the best time to finally add them to your cart.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 12 July 2025
These sheets are one of the top picks in my guide to the Best Bamboo Sheets, and well worth the splurge.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Verb
Maybe even splurge on a tiny wireless air pump or a special camping pillow that doesn’t deflate in the night.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
This 4-star hotel offers all the essentials while leaving room to splurge on better concert seats, fine dining, or a few extra drinks in Gastown.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 22 Jul. 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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