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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Winning back those existing consumers who remember the glamor and delight of an old-fashioned department store shopping spree is the key, says Bines. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025 Under his spiritual leadership, Microsoft went on a shopping spree. Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025 This nod to farmhouse style effortlessly infuses rustic charm without a major shopping spree. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025 The star posed for pictures backstage, showing off her simple yet timeless gray crewneck sweater that inspired us to go on a shopping spree. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 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 10 Nov. 2025.

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