spring break

American  

noun

1. a vacation from school or college during the spring term, lasting about a week.

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Etymology

Origin of spring break

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

In addition to high crude oil prices, last week the AAA also pointed to high demand for gas from spring break season as another factor in rising pump prices.

From BBC

Waits were still hours long on Saturday as a busy spring break season collided with TSA workers waiting for backpay from the partial government shutdown.

From The Wall Street Journal

Airports are also absorbing a crush of travelers during this spring break season.

From The Wall Street Journal

TSA workers have called in sick or quit, leading to staff shortages and long lines at major airports during the heart of spring break travel season.

From Barron's

TSA workers have called in sick or quit, leading to staff shortages and long lines at major airports during the heart of spring break travel season.

From Barron's