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