Pronunciation: /sprɪɡ/
noun a small piece or shoot of a plant, especially one with leaves or flowers
A1 I found a small sprig of lavender in the garden.
A2 She tucked a sprig of holly into her hair for the holiday party.
B1 The chef garnished the dish with a sprig of fresh parsley.
B2 The bouquet was made up of various flowers and a sprig of eucalyptus.
C1 The wedding centerpiece featured a sprig of baby's breath among the roses.
C2 The artist carefully painted each delicate sprig of leaves on the canvas.
verb not applicable
A1 She sprigged some fresh herbs on top of the salad.
A2 He sprigged a small flower in her hair.
B1 The chef sprigged the dish with a touch of parsley for added flavor.
B2 The gardener sprigged the garden with colorful blooms.
C1 The artist sprigged the painting with delicate brushstrokes.
C2 The designer sprigged the dress with intricate lace details.
adjective not applicable
A1 She picked a small sprig of flowers from the garden.
A2 The chef garnished the dish with a sprig of parsley.
B1 The table centerpiece was adorned with sprigs of holly.
B2 The bouquet was beautifully arranged with sprigs of lavender.
C1 The artist painted a stunning still life featuring sprigs of various herbs.
C2 The intricate embroidery on the gown included delicate sprigs of lace.
adverb not applicable
A1 She added a sprig of mint to her tea for extra flavor.
A2 He tucked a sprig of lavender behind his ear as a makeshift accessory.
B1 The chef garnished the dish with a sprig of parsley before serving it.
B2 The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet with sprigs of various flowers.
C1 The garden was filled with sprigs of blooming flowers, creating a colorful display.
C2 She carefully placed a sprig of rosemary on each plate as a decorative touch.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I found a sprig on the ground.
A2 She picked up a sprig of parsley to add to the soup.
B1 The chef garnished the dish with a sprig of rosemary.
B2 He carefully placed a sprig of mint on top of the cocktail.
C1 The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet with various sprigs of flowers.
C2 The artist used a sprig of pine as a unique element in her sculpture.
preposition not applicable
A1 I found a sprig of parsley in the garden.
A2 She decorated the cake with a sprig of mint.
B1 The bartender garnished the cocktail with a sprig of rosemary.
B2 The chef added a sprig of thyme to the stew for extra flavor.
C1 The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet with sprigs of various flowers.
C2 The designer used a sprig of lace to embellish the wedding dress.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I picked a sprig of mint from the garden.
A2 She added a sprig of parsley to the soup for extra flavor.
B1 The chef garnished the dish with a sprig of rosemary before serving it.
B2 The bartender placed a sprig of thyme on the cocktail as a finishing touch.
C1 The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet with sprigs of various flowers.
C2 The artist used a sprig of pine as a unique element in her sculpture.
interjection not applicable
A1 Sprig! Look at the cute puppy!
A2 Sprig! I found a four-leaf clover in the garden.
B1 Sprig! Can you pass me the salt, please?
B2 Sprig! That was a great goal in the football match.
C1 Sprig! I can't believe we won the competition.
C2 Sprig! The sunset over the ocean is absolutely breathtaking.
article not applicable
A1 I found a sprig of parsley in the fridge.
A2 She picked a sprig of lavender from the garden.
B1 The chef garnished the dish with a sprig of thyme.
B2 The bartender added a sprig of mint to the cocktail for extra flavor.
C1 The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet with a sprig of baby's breath.
C2 The botanist identified a rare sprig of wild orchid in the forest.
formal The chef carefully garnished the dish with a sprig of parsley.
informal I added a sprig of mint to my cocktail for some extra flavor.
slang Hey, can you pass me that sprig of cilantro over there?
figurative The sprig of hope in her heart kept her going during tough times.
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