spring break
noun
US
: a vacation from classes at a school usually for a week in the spring
especially
: such a vacation at a college or university
Many students go to Florida for spring break.
Examples of spring break in a Sentence
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During spring break, the family of five traveled to Hawaii.
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
Mester attributed March’s bump to an enthusiastic spring break travel season, with a roughly 19% increase in international passengers.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
Similarly, the Caribbean heats up with visitors during the cold weather months, followed by spring break crowds, from December through April.
—Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2024
Thomas said his goal is to break ground early next year and open in time for spring break.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
For spring break this year, the star spent some time with her girls at the Happiest Place on Earth.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The second day back from spring break, the school held a pep rally to celebrate its success.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
In the 12 months since last year’s spring break, city leaders sought to take proactive measures to change the narrative for 2024.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
For next year, the dates range from mid-February (Valentine’s Day and President’s Day) and most of April for spring break and Easter.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
Mester attributed March’s bump to an enthusiastic spring break travel season, with a roughly 19% increase in international passengers.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
Similarly, the Caribbean heats up with visitors during the cold weather months, followed by spring break crowds, from December through April.
—Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2024
Thomas said his goal is to break ground early next year and open in time for spring break.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
For spring break this year, the star spent some time with her girls at the Happiest Place on Earth.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The second day back from spring break, the school held a pep rally to celebrate its success.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
In the 12 months since last year’s spring break, city leaders sought to take proactive measures to change the narrative for 2024.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
For next year, the dates range from mid-February (Valentine’s Day and President’s Day) and most of April for spring break and Easter.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Spring break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20break. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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