Pronunciation: /sprus/
noun a type of evergreen tree with needle-like leaves
A1 I saw a beautiful spruce tree in the park.
A2 The spruce forest was a peaceful place to take a walk.
B1 The furniture in the cabin was made of spruce wood.
B2 The spruce branches were covered in snow, creating a winter wonderland.
C1 The spruce trees towered over the landscape, providing shade and shelter.
C2 The intricate patterns of the spruce bark were a testament to the tree's age and resilience.
verb to make neat or tidy in appearance
A1 I need to spruce up my room before my friends come over.
A2 She spruced herself up before the job interview.
B1 The company decided to spruce up their website to attract more customers.
B2 The interior designer was hired to spruce up the office space.
C1 The government allocated funds to spruce up the public parks in the city.
C2 The marketing team worked tirelessly to spruce up the company's image after the scandal.
adjective neat, smart, or stylish in appearance
A1 The spruce tree in the park is very tall and green.
A2 She bought a spruce new dress for the party.
B1 The hotel room was spruce and well-decorated.
B2 The spruce furniture in the living room gave it a modern look.
C1 The garden was meticulously spruce, with perfectly trimmed hedges and flower beds.
C2 The CEO's office was spruce and elegant, reflecting his attention to detail.
formal The landscaper recommended planting spruce trees for a more elegant look.
informal I think we should spruce up the backyard with some new plants.
slang Let's spruce up this place before the guests arrive.
figurative She decided to spruce up her resume before applying for the job.
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