Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

springy

[spring-ee] / ˈsprɪŋ i /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The noodles are springy and dense, meaning they hold their shape nicely when soaked in broth and have a nice chew.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

The trees were once a source of timber for floorboards as well as in cart wheels and wagon bottoms due to their wood being naturally springy.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

Bank of America Institute said its internal data showed a springy 4% increase in credit-card spending in the 12 months ended in April on all goods and services other than gas.

From MarketWatch May 16, 2026

The plates are springy, resulting in a propulsive effect while enhancing foot stability.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2026

For an hour he pegged over ground that was so springy with decades of fallen pine needles, it seemed to lift him.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

Tracks are now built with springier surfaces and lighting systems that help pace record attempts.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 25, 2025

The steam from a splash of water, for instance, gives you springier eggs if that's your thing.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2021

Uthappam, thicker and springier than a dosa, is offered with a variety of toppings; shredded carrots are a nice contrast to the tangy canvas.

From Washington Post May 27, 2021

Also, a number of irons released in recent years have much springier faces that can bring back yards.

From Golf Digest Oct. 14, 2019

The Gymnova bars were springier and swung me faster than the bar setup I’d trained on for most of my life—and that day, I just couldn’t seem to get the hang of them.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

Hardman might be the springiest athlete in the league.

From The Guardian Sep. 5, 2019

He is the picture of the springiest heel that ever walked himself over and fell flat on his face, and the portrait was not an easy one to draw.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week at Big Spring, Tex., one of the springiest men in oil performed another of his remarkable saltations.

From Time Magazine Archive

Yeah, if I remember correctly, on that springiest of Friday nights, the roar was deafening.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

There was a dress length of the softest, springiest silk, the kind that creaks when you squeeze it, and it was of the shade that Pearl had seen in her dreams.

From The Second Chance by McClung, Nellie L.




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training