spree

noun
UK: /spriː/
US: /spriː/

  1. A short period of doing a particular activity, especially something enjoyable, more than is usual or reasonable.

    1. They went on a shopping spree yesterday.
    2. The company reported a spending spree on new equipment last quarter.

  2. A period of uncontrolled activity, often involving excessive consumption or indulgence.

    1. He went on a drinking spree last weekend.
    2. The city experienced a crime spree during the summer months as well.

Synonyms

binge bout flurry splurge
spree intransitive-verb

  1. To go on a spree; to engage in a period of excessive activity.

    1. We should spree on new shoes.
    2. Let's spree a little after all this hard work we did.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spree" in English means: A short period of doing a particular activity, especially something enjoyable, more than is usual or reasonable., A period of uncontrolled activity, often involving excessive consumption or indulgence..

The phonetic transcription of "spree" is /spriː/ in British English and /spriː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spree": binge, bout, flurry, splurge.

Example usage of "spree": "They went on a shopping spree yesterday.". More examples on the page.