sprig

1 of 2

noun

ˈsprig 

1

a

: a small shoot : twig

a sprig of parsley

b

: a small division of grass used for propagation

2

a

: heir

b

: youth

c

: a small specimen

3

: an ornament resembling a sprig, stemmed flower, or leaf

4

: a small headless nail : brad

sprig

2 of 2

verb

sprigged; sprigging

transitive verb

1

: to drive sprigs or brads into

2

: to mark or adorn with the representation of plant sprigs

3

: to propagate (a grass) by means of stolons or small divisions

Examples of sprig in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Peach Ginger Bourbon Spritz At Saltwood Bar at Loews Atlanta Hotel, a refreshing blend of smooth bourbon and zesty lemon juice, topped with Betty Booze’s apple, ginger and sour cherry infusion, and finished with a fragrant mint sprig and lemon garnish for a burst of summer in every sip. —Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

Try it with: For an even easier pairing, just pour over ice and add a sprig of rosemary or basil for a garden party–worthy glass. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025

Verb

YanYan’s ivory wool twinsets, sprigged with microflorals, are a direct nod to the classic maa maa’s uniform. —Vogue, 14 Mar. 2019

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English sprigge

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sprig

• big
• brig
• brigg
• dig
• fig
• gig
• jig
• mig
• pig
• prig
• rig
• swig

Kids Definition

sprig

noun

ˈsprig

: a small shoot or twig especially with leaves or flowers