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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Want a less crowded spring break escape?
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Families looking for the perfect spring break destination will find a lot to love about the Monroe, a 1885 home that’s been lovingly restored in recent years.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
On April 3, police responded to hundreds of teens in downtown Detroit one night during spring break.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Families looking for the perfect spring break destination will find a lot to love about the Monroe, a 1885 home that’s been lovingly restored in recent years.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
On April 3, police responded to hundreds of teens in downtown Detroit one night during spring break.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
From rarely-on-sale Spanx leggings to spring break-ready Tory Burch sandals, keep scrolling to shop my picks, starting at just $8.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 10 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.
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