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

While the losses made up a small percentage of overall employees, the drop compounded longstanding shortages — and contrasted sharply with a hiring spree under President Joe Biden that had begun to address them. — Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

According to the Benicia Police Department, David Magana received a sentence of 146 years to life following a crime spree that took place in March 2024. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

After a four-month trial and two weeks of jury deliberations, Ng was convicted of killing six men, three women and two baby boys during the murder spree. — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026

The political spending spree in Illinois comes as a result of two contracts with lobbying firms including Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, which the Chicago Sun reports was first retained by the surveillance company in early 2024. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 10 Nov. 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