shopping spree

noun

: a short period of time in which someone buys a lot of things
We went on a shopping spree.

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Pinkchyu got a full shopping spree, which included Drizzy dressing up as a goth to match her energy. — Armon Sadler, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026 But the sheikh must really love a red velvet rope because apparently his nightlife shopping spree isn’t over. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 The shopping spree for South Bay housing hubs has widened with a $300 million-plus purchase of a West San Jose apartment complex for a price that’s on the high end for current values. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 Many of the pieces were missing roofs, doors or other accessories that had long since been discontinued, turning the project into a restoration challenge as much as a shopping spree. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shopping spree

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“Shopping spree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopping%20spree. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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