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backsplash

American

[bak-splash] / ˈbækˌsplæʃ /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of backsplash

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

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backsplash

A bold, open-concept great room is the heart of the 3,504-square-foot home, where an edgy chef’s kitchen featuring a black-and-white, harlequin-tiled backsplash immediately catches the eye.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

Quartz is also a popular choice for bathroom vanities, shower walls and backsplash.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

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 ● Oct. 26, 2025

More handmade tiles by Miller, who is also a painter, brighten the backsplash behind the sink and stove.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2024

A few years earlier, my mother had said she was tired of the tile backsplash behind the stove in the kitchen.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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