1spring 
/ˈsprɪŋ/ noun
plural springs /ˈsprɪŋ/ noun 1 : the season between winter and summer : the season when plants and trees begin to grow [count] ▪ We'll plant the seeds next spring. ▪ We've had a rainy spring. ▪ the spring of 1984 [noncount] ▪ a beautiful day in early/late spring ▪ The first few weeks of spring were unusually warm. — often used before another noun ▪ our spring catalog ▪ a new spring wardrobe ▪ spring colors/flowers 2 a [count] : a twisted or coiled piece of metal that returns to its original shape when it is pressed down or stretched
▪ The mattress is old and some of the springs are broken. — see also box spring
b [noncount] : the ability of something to return to its original shape when it is pressed down, stretched, twisted, etc.
▪ The cushion has lost its spring. 3 [count] : a source of water coming up from the ground
▪ a mineral spring — see also hot spring 4 [singular] : a lively and energetic quality
▪ She had a spring in her step. 5 [singular] : a quick sudden leap up or forward
▪ The deer gave a spring and was gone. — see also handspring
▪ The mattress is old and some of the springs are broken. — see also box spring
b [noncount] : the ability of something to return to its original shape when it is pressed down, stretched, twisted, etc.
▪ The cushion has lost its spring.
▪ a mineral spring — see also hot spring
▪ She had a spring in her step.
▪ The deer gave a spring and was gone. — see also handspring
