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shopping spree

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[shahp-ing spree] / ˈʃɑp ɪŋ ˈspri /

noun

  • shopping sprees
    plural
  1. a usually short period of time in which a person makes many purchases, often from a variety of retailers.


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‘That’s going straight to my student loans. If there’s some left over, maybe a cute little shopping spree.’

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

Critics of the all-stock acquisition called it a hype-fueled shopping spree, devoid of market fundamentals.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

But before embarking on a mad shopping spree to build up your points base, there are a few pitfalls to avoid.

From MarketWatch Jun. 5, 2026

It’s shortly before Christmas, and the 21-year-old is taking a young customer from Houston on a guided birthday shopping spree.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 21, 2025

Moss locked his bike up in front of a baby-clothes boutique, one of those shops where an afternoon’s shopping spree might be worth more than his mom paid in rent for a month.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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