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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An eighth grader feeling discouraged after spring break, who becomes excited about attending because an airline pilot is presenting at his school. — Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Months later, Zia's 18-year-old son, Rihan, was detained by ICE on his first day of spring break. — Sarah Baniak, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 Several months before spring break, Michael had appealed his custody agreement. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 But for peak travel periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break, daily or near-daily flights on the route will be available. — Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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