Spree

¹ American  

[shprey] / ʃpreɪ /

noun

1. a river in E Germany, flowing N through Berlin to the Havel River. 220 miles (354 km) long.

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spree ² American  

[spree] / spri /

noun

1. a lively frolic or outing.

2. a bout or spell of drinking to intoxication; binge; carousal.

3. a period, spell, or bout of indulgence, as of a particular wish, craving, or whim.

   an eating spree; a spending spree.

4. a period or outburst of extreme activity.

   the team’s scoring spree;

   no motive for his killing spree.

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spree British  

/ spriː /

noun

1. a session of considerable overindulgence, esp in drinking, squandering money, etc

2. a romp

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Etymology

Origin of spree

First recorded in 1795–1805; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

For investors, the deal spree is a promise that AI will remain dominant in 2026.

From Barron's

Meta went on a hiring spree this year for a new division named Superintelligence Labs to develop the next generation of models.

From Barron's

Then in 2022, interest rates ratcheted higher, making the debt used to fund big buyouts more expensive and effectively ending the buying spree.

From The Wall Street Journal

Drone pilots have gone on buying sprees for aircraft, batteries and spare parts to try to extend the life of their fleets.

From The Wall Street Journal

That could create a repeat of the buying spree earlier this year, as companies rushed to stockpile inventory ahead of tariffs.

From Barron's

Related Words

• binge
• celebration
• orgy
• rampage