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spring break

American

noun

a vacation from school or college during the spring term, lasting about a week.

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

Hope your spring break and holiday travels are going smoother now that TSA workers are getting paid again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

Mrs. Billups quit her job after spring break, so we ended up with a series of subs till the end of the year.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

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