backsplash

American  

[bak-splash] / ˈbækˌsplæʃ /

noun

1. paneling, as that attached to the back of a stovetop or to the wall behind a kitchen countertop, to protect against splashed liquids.

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Etymology

Origin of backsplash

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55; back ¹ + splash

Example Sentences

That can include an accent wall, a unique backsplash, nice lighting, or other small touches that make a home stand out to buyers.

From Barron's

Moving into the chef’s kitchen, there are marble and dolomite countertops, a custom mosaic tile backsplash, a wine tap, and state-of-the-art appliances.

From MarketWatch

Their juxtaposition with a live-edge-topped wooden backsplash conjures a rough and violent effect reminiscent of a slasher film set.

From Los Angeles Times

The house includes a romantic wallpapered bedroom and bathroom on the second floor and a kitchen on the ground floor featuring checkerboard tile floors and a soft fabric skirt to balance the marble slab countertops and backsplash.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the next few years, Recker and Perez noticed signs that the house was shifting, according to the lawsuit: the kitchen floor was sinking, the counter tops were separating from the backsplash, and the garage foundation was cracking.

From Los Angeles Times