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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2024
One of those spots is lighting, which is worth a splurge.
—Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2024
Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
Amazon’s dresses department is teeming with summer maxis for every occasion under the sun — whether that means elevating your work wardrobe with a breezy dress, splurging on a vibrant frock for a tropical getaway, or finding the perfect wedding guest gown.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
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Noun
Going on vacation doesn't always have to be an all-out splurge to have a good time.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2024
One of those spots is lighting, which is worth a splurge.
—Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2024
Verb
Down to splurge on a serene, next-level luxurious stay with your closest friends?
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
Amazon’s dresses department is teeming with summer maxis for every occasion under the sun — whether that means elevating your work wardrobe with a breezy dress, splurging on a vibrant frock for a tropical getaway, or finding the perfect wedding guest gown.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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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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