spring
s pring
- n the season of growth
the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring
he will hold office until the spring of next year - n a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
the spring was broken - n a natural flow of ground water
- n a point at which water issues forth
- n the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
- n a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
- v move forward by leaps and bounds
- v develop into a distinctive entity
- v spring back; spring away from an impact
- v develop suddenly
- v produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
- Either way, New York designers are making a big statement for spring with unusual prints.
- Winter may still be a while away, but spring is already in the airin New York City, at least, where more than 200 designers last month unveiled their latest looks for spring .
- Winter may still be months away, but spring is already in the air--in New York City, at least, where more than 200 designers last week unveiled their latest looks for spring 2006.