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

In the Lionsgate thriller, the Brit plays former Marine Cole Reed, who goes on a solo killing spree aboard a cargo ship after he’s framed for his billionaire boss’ murder. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

To expand its mass deportation agenda, the administration has also carried out a record hiring spree of immigration judges, many of whom have past ties with the federal government and lack immigration law experience, records show. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

Trump’s Truth Social spree comes after his administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to reverse several lower court rulings blocking construction of the ballroom without congressional approval. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

In July 2026, deputies arrested her for a similar spree at a Camarillo shopping center, but she was released after posting bond. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 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