plural spruces also spruce
1
: a type of tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year
2
: the wood of a spruce tree
sprucer; sprucest
somewhat old-fashioned
: neat, clean, or stylish in appearance
He looked very spruce in his new suit.
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“Spruce.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/spruce. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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