sprang

¹ American

[sprang] / spræŋ /

verb

a simple past tense of spring.

sprang ² American

[sprang] / spræŋ /

noun

a technique of weaving in which the warp is interwoven and there is no weft.

sprang British

/ spræŋ /

verb

the past tense of spring

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Etymology

Origin of sprang

1950–55; perhaps < Norwegian: lace, tatting

Example Sentences

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After a largely dull opening 18 minutes, Glasgow sprang to life with a slick move that set Dempsey free up the touchline.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Futures markets later sprang up to help diffuse risk and smooth over volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The private-credit industry sprang up in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to fill lending gaps left by cauterized commercial banks.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

As the characters debated, a similar conversation sprang to mind.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Then she sprang off the bed and scrabbled around on the carpet, out of sight.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

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