spree

Spree is a term that can refer to several distinct things, most notably a river and a nearby wetlands region in Germany, as well as a number of uses in language and software.

The Spree River is a central European waterway in eastern Germany that flows through the states of Saxony and Brandenburg, including Berlin, before joining the Havel. The river's basin supports towns, industry, and diverse landscapes as it traverses urban and rural areas.

Spreewald, or Spree Forest, is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located southeast of Berlin in Brandenburg. It consists of a network of meandering canals, marshes, and woodland that have sustained traditional livelihoods such as fishing and reed harvesting. The landscape is a popular destination for boating and nature tourism.

In English, spree denotes a lively period of unrestrained activity, such as a shopping spree. The word is not related to the river in origin but shares the same spelling.

Spree is also the name of an open-source e-commerce platform for Ruby on Rails, known as Spree Commerce. The project provides modular storefront and admin components and is used by various online shops, with ongoing development and community involvement.