spring break
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spring break
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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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
Tens of millions of Americans are preparing to travel for spring break, Easter and Passover and face long lines due to security workers calling in sick.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
She said, “I went to the moon during spring break to see how people live. When you came along, I thought, ‘Now I’ll have a boyfriend, like people have boyfriends.’
From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
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