sprigged; sprigging
1
: to drive sprigs or brads into
2
: to mark or adorn with the representation of plant sprigs
3
: to propagate (a grass) by means of stolons or small divisions
Examples of sprig in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Stuff yellow onion quarters and 4 thyme sprigs in turkey cavity.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
Vogue, 14 Mar. 2019
See all Example Sentences for sprig 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
Add the garlic and rosemary sprig and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and carrots are beginning to soften, 5 to 8 minutes.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Stuff yellow onion quarters and 4 thyme sprigs in turkey cavity.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
YanYan’s ivory wool twinsets, sprigged with microflorals, are a direct nod to the classic maa maa’s uniform.
—Vogue, 14 Mar. 2019
See all Example Sentences for sprig
Dictionary Entries Near sprig
Cite this Entry
“Sprig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprig. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share