sprig
noun
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Definition of sprig
(Entry 1 of 2)
sprig
verb
sprigged;
sprigging
Definition of sprig (Entry 2 of 2)
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
Remove the oregano leaves from the remaining sprig, sprinkle them over 4 zucchini halves and slice those into bite-size portions. — ExpressNews.com, "Sunday Recipe: Roast Chicken Supper," 28 Aug. 2019 Add a few sprigs of fresh thyme to garnish, then serve. — Bibby Gignilliat, The Mercury News, "Quick Cook: How to make a Tomato and Summer Squash Tian," 12 Aug. 2019 Season with a few basil leaves, a thyme sprig, and some salt and pepper. — Brittany Anas, The Know, "What Colorado’s top chefs cook when they go camping," 12 Aug. 2019 Lay salmon fillets, skinned-side down, on top of lemons and herb sprigs. — Washington Post, "A vinaigrette packed with fresh herbs makes salmon better," 22 July 2019 Shake off the water and spread the sprigs on a clean towel to dry. — Jeanmarie Brownson, Twin Cities, "Refresh your summer cooking with versatile mint for grilled meats, salads and tea," 18 July 2019 To wash the herbs, separate the sprigs and put them into a salad spinner. — Martha Holmberg, The Denver Post, "How to push fresh herbs beyond the garnish: Use with abundance and abandon," 15 July 2019 Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon herbs, garnish with the herb sprigs, and serve with lemon. — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Marinate pork chops with mustard, then grill them beside juicy tomatoes," 15 July 2019 Shake off the water and spread the sprigs on a clean towel to dry. — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Refresh your summer cooking with versatile mint for grilled meats, salads and tea," 5 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
YanYan’s ivory wool twinsets, sprigged with microflorals, are a direct nod to the classic maa maa’s uniform. — Vogue, "The Girls Behind YanYan, a New Knit Label From Hong Kong, Are Making Modern Maa Maa Style," 14 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sprig.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sprig
sprig
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sprig
: a small twig or stem that has leaves or flowers on it
See the full definition for sprig in the English Language Learners Dictionary
sprig
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Kids Definition of sprig
: a small shoot or twig