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 a dedicated faucet that delivers filtered flat or sparkling water on tap, as well as high-quality finishes like the blue quartzite backsplash.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
That goes down to the details, like how the light wooden bar sits at the height of a standard kitchen counter with a blue-tile backsplash.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 10 May 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
That goes down to the details, like how the light wooden bar sits at the height of a standard kitchen counter with a blue-tile backsplash.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 10 May 2024
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“Backsplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsplash. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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