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

For a finishing touch, top the cake off with pretty whole fresh berries and a few sprigs of fresh mint just before serving. —Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 29 May 2024

Garnish with additional slices of cucumber, orange and strawberries and sprigs of mint. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 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