Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buying-spree
noun
/ˈbaɪɪŋ spriː/
Definition
A buying spree refers to a period during which a person spends a significant amount of money purchasing a large number of items, often impulsively and without much concern for budget or necessity.
Examples
- After receiving a bonus at work, she went on a buying spree, buying clothes, gadgets, and gifts for her friends.
- The holiday season often leads to buying sprees as people search for the perfect presents.
- His buying spree included everything from furniture to gourmet food items.
Meaning
A buying spree typically indicates a burst of shopping activity where the buyer is motivated by desire or excitement rather than practical needs.
Synonyms
- shopping binge
- spending spree
- shopping spree