1 : freshet, flood. 2a : a large number or amount a spate of books on gardening. b : a sudden or strong outburst : rush a spate of anger. Synonyms & Antonyms More Example Sentences Learn More About spate.

What does the term in spate mean?

chiefly British, of a river, stream, etc. : very full : filled with water flowing very fast The river was in spate due to heavy rains.

How do you use the word spate in a sentence?

1 The bombing was the latest in a spate of terrorist attacks. 2 After heavy rain, the river was in spate. 3 After the storm all the rivers were in spate. 4 Celia was in full spate .