splurge
verb (used without object)
to indulge oneself in some luxury or pleasure, especially a costly one.
splurged
-
past participleof splurge.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
-
past tense formof splurge.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
splurgeverb (used without object)to indulge oneself in some luxury or pleasure, especially a costly one.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Shares in chip makers soared during the Covid-19 pandemic when consumers splurged on laptops, smartphones and other devices laden with silicon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
He had splurged and gotten his nails done, and they looked fantastic, which I was sure to compliment him on.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
Knocking on for £40m - maybe more - has been splurged on transfer and loan fees.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
The Dodgers also splurged in December by signing former New York Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz to a $69 million three-year deal, making him the highest paid closer in baseball.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
The Francophone Foundation has splurged on accommodations for the prize winners.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
