sprig
Example Sentences
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On the stove, set a tiny simmer pot—some cinnamon sticks, citrus peel, a rosemary sprig, a splash of water—to give the house a soft, cozy scent without overwhelming the food.
From Salon
Throw a few sprigs in the blender the next time you make a smoothie.
From Washington Post
The tradition began more than 100 years ago, when Queen Victoria decreed that Irish regiments wear a sprig of shamrock in honour of the soldiers who fought in South Africa during the Second Boer War.
From BBC
Pour the dressing evenly over the top, garnish with fresh herb sprigs, if desired, and serve family-style.
From Washington Post
Add a big pinch of salt, several black peppercorns, the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
