spring

season

1. A2CountableUncountable

   The season between winter and summer, typically from March to June in the Northern Hemisphere and September to December in the Southern Hemisphere, characterized by warmer weather and the growth of plants.

   • Many bulbous plants flower during the spring season.

   • Janet plans to visit for several weeks next spring.

   • There has been an abundance of rain this spring.

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object

1. Countable

   A coiled or bent piece of metal that can be compressed and will return to its original shape.

   • The children damaged the springs by jumping repeatedly on the sofa.

   • The device includes a spring to power the mechanism.

   • The springs in the old mattress have become loose.

property

1. Uncountable

   The property of an object that allows it to resume its original shape after being compressed or stretched.

   • The mattress has lost its resilience over the years.

   • These pants have a good spring in them.

   • The soles of these shoes have a good spring.

water

1. C1Countable

   A natural source of water flowing from the earth.

   • bubbling/hot spring

   • Numerous springs were discovered at the base of the mountain.

   • The area is renowned for its mineral springs.

movement

1. C2IntransitiveVerb + adv/prep

   To move swiftly and suddenly in a particular direction.

   • I sprang from the bed to answer the door.

   • The organization is poised to spring into action once it secures funding.

   • He habitually springs to his feet when she enters the room.

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appearance

1. C2IntransitiveVerb + adv/prepinformal

   To appear or emerge unexpectedly or suddenly.

   • "Where did you spring from? I didn't see you come in!"

   • A new building has sprung up on the city skyline.

   • Many small restaurants have sprung up in the area.

1. Equipped with springs for support or cushioning.