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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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 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 End-of-Summer Shoe Deals Grabbing a new pair of shoes is one of the easiest ways to spice up your outfits without going on an all-out shopping spree. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 And the bulk of America’s shopping spree in recent years has been driven by wealthier consumers, who are likely supported by their growing stock market portfolios. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 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 13 Sep. 2026.

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