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spring
/sprɪŋ/
season of growth
I love walking in the park during spring.
It's a great time to enjoy nature.
formal
The season of the year between winter and summer, in the Northern Hemisphere from March to May and in the Southern Hemisphere from September to November.
The flowers bloom in spring.
It's a beautiful sight.
Engineering
technical
A coiled metal object that stores energy, often used in toys and machines.
The toy car uses a spring to propel it forward.
The spring stores energy.
informal
To move or jump suddenly, often with a sense of energy or enthusiasm.
She sprang into action.
She moved quickly.
Collocations
spring into actionto react quickly and decisivelyspring forwardto move forward suddenly
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage tip
Be careful with the pronunciation of 'spring' as a verb, it is /sprɪŋ/.
Gold Rule
Grammar rule
Use 'spring' as a countable noun when referring to the season.
Word Origin
From Old English 'springan', related to 'spring' meaning 'to burst forth'.
Usage Notes
The word 'spring' can refer to a season, a coiled metal object, or a verb meaning to jump or move suddenly.
English Dictionary