Sprig (Noun)
Meaning 1
An ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gardener carefully trimmed the sprig of rosemary to use in the recipe.
- A sprig of fresh parsley added a pop of color to the plate.
- The florist wove a sprig of eucalyptus into the wedding bouquet for a fragrant touch.
- The sprig of lavender was tied with a ribbon and given as a gift to the bride.
- The chef used a sprig of thyme to garnish the roasted chicken before serving.