spring break

noun

US
: a vacation from classes at a school usually for a week in the spring
especially : such a vacation at a college or university
Many students go to Florida for spring break.

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This South Florida city once known for spring break mayhem is all grown up, so book a post-cruise stay. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 The spring break had been extended indefinitely, and the university had advised students not to return to campus until further notice. — Literary Hub, 21 July 2026 Gotta take a hardline approach unfortunately; and emphasize this isn't Fort Lauderdale spring break on steroids. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 But on busy holidays like New Year's Eve or the first day of spring break, there's no way around it. — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spring break

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“Spring break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20break. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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