Definitions

1. noun

A mythological creature, typically depicted as a small, mischievous being, such as a pixie or elf.

“In folklore, a sprite is often said to be a troublemaker that loves to play tricks on humans.”

2. noun

A small amount of a liquid, especially a carbonated soft drink, contained in a bottle or can.

“She purchased a cold sprite from the vending machine.”

3. noun

A mythical being in the form of a horse or other animal, typically depicted as being magical or supernatural.

“The unicorn is often referred to as a majestic sprite in medieval mythology.”

4. verb

To display a sprite on a computer screen, typically as part of a graphics or game system.

“The programmer struggled to sprite the animated character correctly.”