noun
- a small supernatural being, especially one associated with water or forests; a fairy or elf
- a computer graphic that can be moved on screen as a single unit
Usage: computing
Examples
- The children’s book featured magical sprites living in the enchanted forest.
- Water sprites were said to dance on the surface of the lake at midnight.
- The video game programmer created colorful sprites for the main characters.
- Each sprite in the animation had its own movement pattern.
- Legend tells of mischievous sprites who would lead travelers astray.
- The game developer adjusted the sprite’s collision detection.
- Forest sprites were believed to protect ancient trees from harm.