spree Meaning & Definition
What Does Spree Mean?
As a noun, spree means Uninhibited activity. It can also mean A merry frolic; especially, a drinking frolic. As a verb, it means To engage in a spree.
Word Facts for Spree
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /spɹiː/ |
| Synonyms | fling and bout |
| Plural | sprees |
| Verb forms | sprees, spreeing, spreed |
Spree Definition (Noun)
- Uninhibited activity.
spending spree
- A merry frolic; especially, a drinking frolic.
Spree as a Verb
- To engage in a spree.
Synonyms of Spree
Spree synonyms and antonyms →Spree in a Sentence
spending spree
Word Forms & Grammar
spree (plural sprees)
spree (third-person singular simple present sprees, present participle spreeing, simple past and past participle spreed)
Words That Rhyme With Spree
Origin of Spree
Unknown. According to Douglas Harper’s Online Etymological Dictionary, “a word of uncertain origin. Perhaps [Barnhart] an alteration of French esprit (“lively wit”) (see esprit). According to Klein, Irish spré seems to be a loan-word from Old Norse sprakr. Watkins proposes a possible origin as an alteration of Scots spreath (“cattle raid”), from Gaelic sprédh, spré (“cattle; wealth”), from Middle Irish preit, preid (“booty”), ultimately from Latin praeda (“plunder, booty”)”.
Common Questions About Spree
Is spree a noun or a verb?
Spree is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for spree?
Close synonyms of spree are fling and bout. See the full list of spree synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of spree?
The plural of spree is sprees.
What is the past tense of spree?
The past tense of spree is spreed. The present participle is spreeing.