spring break
Americannoun
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spring breaks
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of spring break
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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She said it’s not unusual for students to get sick within the first few weeks of school after a summer or spring break that often involves travel.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
In a memorable Season 1 episode, the teens journey to Mexico to spend spring break in Cabo San Lucas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
Many schools are closed as part of a spring break.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
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 ● Mar. 31, 2026
Here it was, spring break, and she was on the moon, where there was all this meg action, and she was there without friends.
From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
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