nounπShareA small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray."a sprig of laurel or of parsley"plantnaturepartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ornament resembling a small shoot or twig."The Christmas tree was decorated with tiny sprigs of artificial pine. "appearanceartnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the separate pieces of lace fastened on a ground in applique lace."The delicate floral design on the vintage tablecloth was created by carefully stitching each sprig of lace onto the linen background. "materialartstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes mildly) A youth; a lad."The new sprig in the class was shy, but he soon made friends. "agepersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brad, or nail without a head."The old carpenter used a sprig to secure the thin piece of trim, as the head of a regular nail would have been too noticeable. "materialthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small eyebolt ragged or barbed at the point."The handyman used a sprig to secure the loose shelf bracket. "technicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA house sparrow."The sprig chirped loudly outside the classroom window. "birdanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decorate with sprigs, or with representations of sprigs, as in embroidery or pottery."She decided to sprig the plain white tablecloth with embroidered lavender for a touch of spring. "artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
