sprig
pronunciation
How to pronounce sprig in British English:
UK [sprɪg]
How to pronounce sprig in American English:
US [sprɪɡ]
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- Noun:
- small branch or division of a branch; usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
- an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers
Word Origin
- sprig (n.)
- "shoot, twig or spray of a plant, shrub," c. 1400, probably related to Old English spræc "shoot, twig," of obscure origin.
Example
- 1. Or , if you 're really wiped out , rub a sprig on your hands , face and neck .
- 2. Ivy sprig of white tendrils-anxious to please , affection .
- 3. There was a sprig of grapes found under her body .
- 4. A small herb bouquet should contain 2 parsley sprigs , 1 / 3 of a bay leaf , and I sprig or 1 / 8 teaspoon of thyme .
- 5. Carefully , she chose a sprig here , another one there , and clipped them with her husband 's pocket knife .