Spruce Definition

spruce
adjective
  1. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners; "a dapper young man"; "a jaunty red hat"
noun
  1. light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
  2. any coniferous tree of the genus Picea
verb
  1. make neat, smart, or trim; "Spruce up your house for Spring"; "titivate the child"
  2. dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion; "He spruced up for the party"

"Spruce" in song lyrics

See how spruce is used in real songs:

  • "dwarf blue spruce"
    AOL — AOL
  • "dwarf evergreen spruce"
    AOL — AOL
  • "baker's blue spruce"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with spruce

Usage tips for "spruce"

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