Sprig Definition

sprĭg
sprigged, sprigging, sprigs
noun
sprigs
A little twig or spray.
Webster's New World
A design or ornament like this.
Webster's New World
A small, headless brad.
Webster's New World
A young fellow; stripling.
Webster's New World
A person as the offspring or scion of a family, institution, class, etc.
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Synonyms:
verb
sprigged, sprigging, sprigs
To remove sprigs from (a bush, tree, etc.)
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To decorate with a design of sprigs.
Webster's New World
To fasten with small, headless brads.
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Other Word Forms of Sprig

Noun

Singular:
sprig
Plural:
sprigs

Origin of Sprig

  • Middle English sprigge alteration of spring from Old English source of water

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Sprig Sentence Examples

  • Add a sprig of parsley and, if cloves or allspice are used, whole ones are better.

  • Shortly before St Patrick's Day the queen issued an order which intensified this interest, that Irish soldiers might in future wear a sprig of shamrock in their headgear on this national festival.

  • Use about six beets, a sprig or two of rosemary, some fresh oregano sprigs, a shallot, or a bit of crushed garlic.

  • If you're pinning the braids halfway up, attach a sprig of baby's breath or a small tiara for a feminine touch.

  • Add a sprig of lavender or a sachet to keep them smelling nice and dissuade bugs from taking up residence.

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Words Starting With

SSPSPR

Words Ending With

GIGRIG

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