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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What makes the beaches special for spring break? Of the Florida destinations that earned top 10 spots on the list, Saint Joe Beach ranked the highest at No. 4. Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025 The sale is especially helpful for spring break and early summer travelers, however bookings must be made by February 27 at midnight. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025 Sorry Miami, Florida visitors have their sights set on the northern part of the state for spring break this year. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025 The turmoil comes just as visitors are planning their spring break and summer travel to national parks. Ruffin Prevost, New York Times, 21 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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