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

Examples of spree in a Sentence

went on a spending spree

Recent Examples on the Web

Luchin was charged with the spree in state court last year, but now federal prosecutors have taken the reins. —Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026

The robbery was believed to be one of eight Chicago-area bank heists pulled by Erickson in a 23-month crime spree that netted nearly $180,000. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026

Calling affordability a multilayered crisis, Newsom is expected to signal a tougher stance toward the buying spree of homes by private equity and institutional investors in California. —Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026

The company went on a buying spree starting late 2020, scooping up all the properties in its portfolio in about a year. —Aaron Mondry, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 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