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.

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Even on a recent visit that fell over a spring break week, the place barely felt crowded, whether on the beach, by the 120-foot-long pool, or at the three open-air restaurants. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026 Look for irregular costs like insurance premiums, car repairs, medical expenses, annual subscription or membership fees, summer or spring break trips, back-to-school supplies, home maintenance or holiday gift shopping. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 His adopted brother, Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) has devolved into a party machine who often winds up on MTV’s spring break coverage. — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026 My now-husband recommended it during a college spring break more than 10 years ago. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spring break

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“Spring break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20break. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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