spruce
US /spruːs/
UK /spruːs/
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a coniferous tree with a conical shape and short, needle-like leaves, widely grown for timber, paper, and as a Christmas tree.
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The forest was filled with tall spruce trees.
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We decorated a fresh spruce for Christmas.
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neat and smart in appearance; well-dressed.
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He looked very spruce in his new suit.
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The old house was made spruce with a fresh coat of paint.
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make a person or place smart or neat in appearance.
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She decided to spruce up her apartment before the guests arrived.
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The team worked to spruce up the old community center.