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splashback

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Splashes of liquid, especially noxious liquid, rebounding from a surface.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A shield of an easily-cleaned material, such as those placed behind an oven top or kitchen sink and at industrial facilities, construction sites, etc, in order to catch splashes of liquid.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

Examples

  • The oven comes complete with a stainless steel splashback.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From splash + back.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Spritzschutz — Shield of easily cleaned material
  • German: Spritzwand — Shield of easily cleaned material
  • German: Küchenrückwand — Shield of easily cleaned material
  • Polish: płyta ochronna — Shield of easily cleaned material