spree

Meanings

• Noun

  An exhilarating outing or spree, often involving social activities and entertainment.

  - "They went on a shopping spree and bought everything they wanted."
  - "After a long week, they decided to go on a weekend spree."

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Synonyms

carousal , carouse

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spree
tree , free , key , sea

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Variants

List of all variants of spree that leads to same result
spree , sprees , Spree , spray , sprays , shopping spree , went on a shopping spree

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Etymology

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Originally, a spree was a drinking bout or spree was an outing for drinking. The term has since broadened to include any kind of enjoyable outing or activity.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'spree' comes from the Middle Dutch word 'spreken', meaning 'to speak'.

2. The longest shopping spree on record lasted for 86 hours and 45 minutes.

3. In the 19th century, a 'spree' was a military term for a short leave of absence granted to soldiers.

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Related Concepts

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1. outing: An excursion or trip, especially one that is enjoyable and sociable.

2. entertainment: Activities that provide amusement or enjoyment.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'spree' has been used to describe a wild or indulgent party or outing. In music, there is a song called 'The Spree' by The Proclaimers that describes a night out on the town.

How to Memorize "spree"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people having a good time at an amusement park or on a night out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spree' with the idea of having a good time and enjoying oneself.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Spending Pleasantly Recklessly Exciting Entertaining' to help remember the definition of 'spree'.

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