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 Drink it: over ice, garnished with a sprig of mint or rosemary. — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, "Move over, Aperol spritz: Sunny, breezy California aperitifs are the chic Millennial's new drink of choice," 5 Feb. 2021 Keep it simple or zhoosh it up with chestnuts, apple slices and/or a sprig of thyme. — Washington Post, "6 seasonal soups to begin — or become — your Thanksgiving meal," 23 Nov. 2020 Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and extra cinnamon. — Sarah Baird, Good Housekeeping, "3 Ways To Stay Connected During the Holidays, According this Home Expert," 9 Dec. 2020 Pele held a bouquet assembled by the professor who’d hosted the Pau Hana Fridays, comprising various plants found on the Big Island—a sprig from the koa tree, for example, which symbolized strength. — Daniella Zalcman, Smithsonian Magazine, "The Inspiring Quest to Revive the Hawaiian Language," 17 Nov. 2020 Or use a scarf, attractive dish towel, bandana, or some other useful cloth item that is a gift itself. Accessorize your gifts with reusable cloth ribbon or twine and tuck in a sprig of evergreen, holly or from a boxwood shrub. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Go 'green' this holiday season. Try these 10 eco-friendly gift-giving and wrapping tips," 24 Nov. 2020 Commuters can grab a sprig of cooking herbs from the planter on the train platform, while those with upset stomachs can pick some tummy-soothing fennel from the apothecary garden next to the town health center. — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, "Are ‘Edible Landscapes’ the Future of Public Parks?," 16 Nov. 2020 Garnish with the sprig of thyme and serve warm or at room temperature. — Staff Reports Star Tribune, Star Tribune, "Recipe: Rustic Apple, Shallot and Manchego Tart," 14 Oct. 2020 Finally, West tops it with a scoop of rich vanilla bean ice cream and a sprig of fresh mint. — cleveland, "National Dessert Day: Indulge in these most sinful treats in Greater Cleveland," 14 Oct. 2020 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, "The Girls Behind YanYan, a New Knit Label From Hong Kong, Are Making Modern Maa Maa Style," 14 Mar. 2019

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