spree — a period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind
Pronunciation (IPA): /spriː/
Example Sentences
- After getting his bonus, Tom went on a chocolate spree and ate 20 candy bars.
- The company's hiring spree doubled their workforce in six months.
- My grandmother's cleaning spree left the house spotless but exhausted everyone.
spree
NOUN[/spriː/]
a period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind
She went on a shopping spree and walked out with ten huge bags.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Spree derives from Scottish dialect, originally referring to a cattle raid or the act of driving cattle. The term gradually evolved to denote any burst of unrestrained or excessive activity, particularly in the context of spending or indulgence.
Breakdown
Scottish 'spreath' (cattle raid) → spree (uncontrolled activity). The semantic shift reflects a metaphorical extension from the vigorous, chaotic act of rustling livestock to any rapid, uninhibited pursuit of an activity.
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📝Examples
“After getting his bonus, Tom went on a chocolate spree and ate 20 candy bars.”
“The company's hiring spree doubled their workforce in six months.”
“My grandmother's cleaning spree left the house spotless but exhausted everyone.”
“The online sale triggered a massive buying spree among customers.”
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