spree

noun

ˈsprē 

: an unrestrained indulgence in or outburst of an activity

a buying spree

also : a drunken revel : binge

Synonyms of spree

• fling
• lark
• binge
• romp
• idyll
• frisk
• ploy
• revel

Examples of spree in a Sentence

went on a spending spree

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, only around 50 staff remained at the studio, which would’ve needed to go on a hiring spree to complete development of the massive sci-fi RPG. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026

That reticence ended after the tree-cutting spree earlier this month. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

And Criss was concerned that unchecked growth of the program, coupled with a spree of tax cuts, could put the state budget into a tailspin. — Henry Culvyhouse, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2026

The timing appears to line up with Mayer’s upcoming run of spring 2027 run of solo, full-band and trio shows at Las Vegas’ Sphere, which has expanded into a 21-gig spree slated to open on April 8 and run through June 12. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing spree

• shopping spree
• went on a shopping spree

Rhymes for spree

• be
• bee
• bree
• cree
• fee
• flea
• flee
• free
• gee
• ghee
• glee
• he

Kids Definition

spree

noun

ˈsprē 

: an outburst of activity

a buying spree

Geographical Definition

Spree

geographical name

ˈshprā  ˈsprā 

river 247 miles (397 kilometers) long in eastern Germany flowing north into the Havel River