# splurge

/ˈspɫɝdʒ/ (US) · /splˈɜːdʒ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/splurge
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a period of time when you spend a lot of money on things you do not really need. It is often a way to treat yourself after a long time of saving.

For teachers: a period of excessive spending on non-essential items.

## Examples

- I am going on a shopping splurge this weekend.
- After months of strict budgeting, she decided to have a small splurge on a new piece of furniture.
- The company's annual splurge on office amenities, such as gourmet coffee and ergonomic chairs, is seen by some as a necessary investment in employee morale.

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