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Definition of splashback

splashback

/ˈsplæʃ.bæk/
splash · back
Plural:splashbacks
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splashback Lexical Profile

splashback Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A panel or tiled surface installed on a wall behind a sink, basin, or stove to protect the wall from splashes of water, grease, or other liquids.

Example

"They installed a toughened glass splashback behind the kitchen hob to make cleaning up after cooking much easier."

2

The rebounding or spattering of liquid drops when a stream of fluid strikes a hard surface.

Example

"The lab technician adjusted the angle of the nozzle to minimize chemical splashback while filling the container."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In North American English, the protective panel behind a sink or stove is standardly called a "backsplash," whereas "splashback" is the preferred term in British, Australian, and New Zealand English.

• Rhymes for splashback

• Nearby Words

spitz
splake
splash
splashback
splashdown
splashily
splashproof

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