SPRIG | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SPRIG in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SPRIG with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Sprig

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Middle English: from or related to Low German sprick

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: sprɪɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a small stem bearing leaves or flowers, taken from a plant

Short Definition:

small stem bearing leaves or flowers

Examples:
  • a sprig of holly
Definition:

a descendant or younger member of a family or social class

Short Definition:

descendant or younger member of family

Examples:
  • a sprig of the French nobility
Definition:

a small moulded decoration applied to a piece of pottery before firing.

Short Definition:

small moulded decoration applied to piece of pottery before firing

Word: Sprig

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: sprɪɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

decorate (pottery) with small, separately moulded designs.

Short Definition:

decorate pottery with small, separately moulded designs

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