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

Around the same time, PennLive reporter Jenna Wise requested three autopsy reports related to a 2025 crime spree from Susquehanna County Coroner Jessica Chiaramonte. — Jonah Walters, The Conversation, 24 June 2026

Authorities say the group's crime spree began on the morning of June 18. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 June 2026

The shooting spree began after Radford left his home following an argument with his male fiancé. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

Behind the scenes of this multi-billion-dollar spending spree, artificial intelligence is radically altering how consumers evaluate what to buy. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 June 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