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spree

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈspɹi// UK //spɹˈiː// spree Archaic

n. a short period when you do something exciting or unusual, often spending money or buying things. You might go on a shopping spree when you see good sales.

n. a short period of intense activity, typically involving spending money or indulging in a specific pleasure. Often used in fixed phrases like 'shopping spree' or 'killing spree'.


SIMPLE

She went on a shopping spree last weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

After receiving his bonus, he went on a spending spree and bought a new laptop and a weekend trip.

COMPLEX

The sudden burst of creative energy resulted in a writing spree that produced three chapters in a single afternoon, defying his usual slow pace.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from German Spree.

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