sprig
noun
a small spray of some plant with its leaves, flowers, etc.
Example Sentences
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Even the tiniest bits — the corner of a cheese wedge, the last few sprigs of herbs — can elevate a dish if treated with a little care.
From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2025
Catherine, dressed in a bottle-green and percher hat, presented the traditional sprigs of shamrock to officers, guardsmen and mascot Seamus, the Irish wolfhound, at the regiment's annual parade at Wellington Barracks.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2025
Already, there are sprigs of green growth in that yard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2025
Cut off the bows and weave in sprigs of juniper, holly and eucalyptus to make the garland look fuller and more varied.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
Had it right in the parlor with little sprigs of flowers painted all around the sides.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
