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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Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
But Take Note This device has a higher price point, which may be seen as a splurge for some.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 4 May 2024
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Noun
This fresh and lovely Asian noodle joint is a way of preserving splurges for another day while still giving you the opportunity to eat well.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
But Take Note This device has a higher price point, which may be seen as a splurge for some.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 4 May 2024
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 20 May. 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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