backsplash

noun

back·​splash ˈbak-ˌsplash 

: a vertical surface (as of tiles) designed to protect the wall behind a stove or countertop

Examples of backsplash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These compostable paper plates match the tiled backsplash of many a Mediterranean kitchen, with their blue, teal, and yellow palette and intricate detailing. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026

Beyond considering the physical lay-out of your tiles, Bloch-Neal encourages people to also play around with the other elements that can really enhance your backsplash or tiled walls. —Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026

For instance, changing out the laminate countertops instead of doing a full kitchen overhaul or updating the backsplash. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2026

For appliances, put the soapy solution into a spray bottle and spray it on a backsplash or refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven doors, and scrub it with a sponge or cloth. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backsplash

• backlash
• chumash
• eyelash
• moustache
• mustache
• noncash
• potash
• rehash
• whiplash
• ash
• bash
• brash