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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Florida’s raucous spring break reputation is one the state may never shake, thanks to a slew of Hollywood movies dramatizing the debauchery of a college trip to Fort Lauderdale. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025 The city's spring break enforcement plan — which includes restrictions on parking, outdoor seating on Ocean Drive and the threat of curfews — is aimed at preventing the violence and disorder that has historically marred the March vacation season. Martin Vassolo, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025 Last call for spring break applicants For those wanting to apply online, visit Six Flag’s website for more. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025 Each of the new Frontier routes serve as popular spring break or summer getaway destinations. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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