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Definition of backsplash

backsplash

/ˈbækˌsplæʃ/
back · splash
Plural:backsplashes
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backsplash Lexical Profile

backsplash Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A panel or tiled area on a wall behind a sink, counter, or stove that protects the wall from splashes of water or grease.

Example

"They installed a ceramic tile backsplash behind the kitchen stove to make cleaning easier."

2

Liquid or droplets that rebound or splash backward after striking a surface.

Example

"Adjusting the angle of the nozzle reduced the backsplash while washing the laboratory glassware."

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• Nearby Words

backsliding
backspace
backspin
backsplash
backstab
backstabber
backstabbing

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Backsplash. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/backsplash
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