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

Doctors say they’re fielding even more calls than usual to book appointments for face-lifts and breast augmentations during the winter months, as patients anticipate spring break, summer vacation, wedding season and the gala circuit.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you ever needed an excuse to start spring break early, “Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time” is it.

From The Wall Street Journal

It looked more like spring break than heavyweight boxing.

From BBC

She strayed for recent trips to Iceland and Tenerife, Spain, because Costco didn’t have what she wanted but is back and shopping for a Europe trip for spring break next year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although she targeted teen listeners with such songs as the spring break anthem “Where the Boys Are,” Francis ultimately gravitated toward the middle of the road, singing softly lit, tasteful pop for adult audiences.

From Los Angeles Times