spring for

verb

sprang for or sprung for; sprung for; springing for; springs for

US, informal

: to pay for (something) : to spend money on (something)

She refuses to spring for a new coat.

I'll spring for dinner.

Examples of spring for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In years past, the center has publicly announced its upcoming season in mid-spring for performances beginning in September and running through the following summer. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 24 June 2026

To make things easier, spring for this stylish crossbody bag from Travelon, which frees up your hands while providing plenty of pockets to store your travel essentials. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

Heck, go ahead and spring for the three-pack. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 June 2026

And, while Machuga notes teens should try to apply in the winter or spring for summer jobs, there are other ways to bolster resumes this summer. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Rhymes for spring for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore