What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fling
Example
She had a fling with her coworker while on a business trip. [fling: noun]
Example
He decided to fling caution to the wind and quit his job to travel the world. [fling: verb]
spree
Example
She went on a shopping spree and spent all her savings. [spree: noun]
Example
He went on a drinking spree and woke up with a terrible hangover. [spree: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Spree is more commonly used than fling in everyday language, particularly in the context of shopping or drinking.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fling and spree?
Both fling and spree are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
