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

Once chilled, top the easy homemade pie with fresh mint sprigs for a cool flavor and eye-catching complementary color. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024

The luxury fashion brand said the look was meant to evoke lace, flowers, leaves and sprigs alongside silver chain and floral motifs cut from mirror fragments. —Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024

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

Kids Definition

sprig

noun

ˈsprig

: a small shoot or twig especially with leaves or flowers