How to Use sprig in a Sentence

sprig

noun
Definition of sprignext
Synonyms for sprignext
  • Place half of the oregano and thyme sprigs on top of the fennel.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 10 June 2020
  • Even the Port-A-Potties have sprigs of mint in the urinals.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 24 July 2023
  • Use florists wire to attach rosemary bunches to the sides of the hoop and sprigs to the front.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Jill Biden picked a sprig off the tree and gave it to her grandson, along with a kiss.
    — Alexandra Jaffe, ajc, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Garnish with pear from saucepan and a fresh thyme sprig.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 12 Oct. 2020
  • Stop to smell the sprigs of rosemary, and even pick a few for your dinner.
    — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Add bourbon and fill the cup with Ale-8. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2020
  • Add a dollop of yogurt and a few herb sprigs to each bowl and serve.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Add a splash of olive oil, a good pinch of salt, the bay leaf, and the sage leaves or sprig of rosemary or thyme.
    — Deb Wandell, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Oct. 2021
  • Now Carling clambered up to the top of the new truss and affixed a sprig of cedar of Lebanon.
    — Shawn McCreesh, Curbed, 17 Aug. 2021
  • The myrtle in the wreath was cut from a plant grown from a sprig in the queen's wedding bouquet in 1947.
    — Patrick Smith, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Light a sprig of rosemary, blow out the flame, and place it on top of the cocktail to complete.
    — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a sprig of dill.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 17 July 2023
  • Add wine and thyme sprigs and cook, scraping up any browned bits, 1 minute.
    — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
  • In a small saucepan, fry a sprig of rosemary in hot oil for about 30 seconds.
    — Dallas News, 1 June 2021
  • When you're done, add a few sprigs of faux greenery and a pretty plaid bow.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Some add their own spin with a sprig of rosemary or a dash of nutmeg.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 July 2023
  • Serve with a lemon garnish, croutons, or a sprig of fresh dill.
    — The Courier-Journal, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The tasting notes pair well with a fresh-cut sprig of mint in a julep, and so this heresy is his drink of choice in the hottest months of the year.
    — Maggie Menderski, courier-journal.com, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Pour into a tall glass, add ice cubes to fill, and garnish with a mint sprig.
    — Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2020
  • Adhere the end of a silk greenery sprig inside the cap with crafts glue; let dry.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Add the bourbon, stir gently and serve garnished with a sprig of mint.
    — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 20 May 2022
  • Drink it: over ice, garnished with a sprig of mint or rosemary.
    — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2021
  • Use bar spoon or chopstick to stir and help place lemon twist and rosemary sprig.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Top with sparkling wine and a fresh rosemary sprig, if desired.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Fill it nearly to the top with water, place a pretty sprig of mint in the water and freeze overnight.
    — Odette Williams, WSJ, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Finishing the drink with a sprig of rosemary and a lemon peel brings out the herbal, citrus notes.
    — Rebekah Peppler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2021
  • Tuck sprigs of fresh rosemary under the edges of the tree for a final festive touch.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
  • Pour into a serving cup and garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Add a fresh sprig of basil for every 2 servings, then add half a glass of water and cook for at least 30 minutes.
    — Mark Holgate, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024

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