springing

American  

[spring-ing] / ˈsprɪŋ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of a person or thing that springs.

2. the mechanical springs or the type or arrangement of springs with which any of various devices are equipped, especially a vehicle.

3. Architecture. spring.

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springing British  

/ ˈsprɪŋɪŋ /

noun

1. Also called: spring.   springing line.   springing point.  the level where an arch or vault rises from a support

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• unspringing
  adjective
• springingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of springing

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at spring, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“How to Feel Loved” outlines multiple mindsets to up our conversation game, each springing off of what they call the “sea-saw method.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

A boom in generative artificial intelligence has sent data center demand skyrocketing, with dozens of projects springing up across the United States.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Data centers—the facilities that house the equipment powering AI and computing systems—are springing up across the country to fuel AI demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Vinicius epitomises the Real ethos of springing to life when it matters.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Then like a field of thorns springing up from one root and spreading here and there, there was yet more to trouble Wang Lung.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck