backsplash
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of backsplash
Example Sentences
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Quartz is also a popular choice for bathroom vanities, shower walls and backsplash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
The chef’s kitchen is entirely white, including the tile backsplash, and comes complete with state-of-the-art appliances, a large island, and a chandelier.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 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
The ceramic backsplash, dishes and lidded jars are all by Adam Miller for Reaperware.
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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