Sprig Meaning in English
word
spɹɪɡ
sprig
spɹˈɪɡ
SPRIG
Definition
A small stem, twig, or shoot from a plant, often with leaves or flowers. Commonly used to describe a small piece of herb or greenery.
Usage & Nuances
"Sprig" is formal or neutral, most often found in cooking ('a sprig of rosemary'), botany, or decoration. Used for herbs, flowers, or small leafy stems. Not used for large branches. Common phrase: 'a sprig of [herb/plant]'.
Spanish: ramita - ramita pequeña (de planta)Portuguese (BR): raminho - galhinhoPortuguese (PT): raminho - galhinhoChinese (Simplified): 小枝 - 小段（香草等）Chinese (Traditional): 小枝 - 小段（香草等）Hindi: टहनी - छोटी डालArabic: غُصين - فرع صغيرBengali: ডাল - কঞ্চি - ছোট ডালে পাতা বা ফুলRussian: веточка - побегJapanese: 小枝 - 若枝Vietnamese: nhánh nhỏ - cành nonKorean: 작은 가지 - 새순Turkish: dal - taze filizUrdu: شاخچہ - چھوٹا ڈنٹھلIndonesian: tangkai kecil - ranting
Example Sentences
Add a sprig of mint to your tea.
basic
She wore a sprig of flowers in her hair.
basic
There is a sprig of parsley on the plate.
basic
Garnish the soup with a fresh sprig of thyme for flavor.
natural
He picked a sprig of lavender from the garden for her.
natural
Just toss in a sprig of rosemary; you don’t need to chop it up.
natural