sprig

noun

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\ ˈsprig

Definition of sprig

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a small shoot : twig a sprig of parsley

b : a small division of grass used for propagation

2a : heir

b : youth

c : a small specimen

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

4 : a small headless nail : brad

sprig

verb

sprigged; sprigging

Definition of sprig (Entry 2 of 2)

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 Add the bourbon, stir gently and serve garnished with a sprig of mint. — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 20 May 2022 With fragrant gray or green foliage and charming yellow button flowers, a sprig hung in your closet will repel moths, which are attracted to wool. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2022 Estefan's edition uses four local limes, a sprig of mint and homemade sugar syrup. — Forrest Brown, CNN, 13 May 2022 Though none of these gardens will yield large-scale harvests, even a single sprig often suffices for purposes of teas, cocktails and spa elixirs, notes Kwong. — Abbie Kozolchyk, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2022 As is tradition, Kate bestowed the Guards' huge Irish wolfhound mascot, Seamus, with a sprig on his collar. — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2022 Prince William, who is the Colonel of the Irish Guards, stood by his wife's side through the celebration dressed in a military coat with a sprig on his cap. — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Mar. 2022 Garnish with a dash of angostura on top, a mint sprig and a cocktail stirrer. — WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022 To create a loop at the top of the bundle, tie another piece of twine, about 6 inches long, around the sprig and tie a small loop at the end of the twine. — Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine, 18 Mar. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb YanYan’s ivory wool twinsets, sprigged with microflorals, are a direct nod to the classic maa maa’s uniform. — Vogue, 14 Mar. 2019 See More

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