1. an evergreen tree with needle-like leaves and hanging cones

1. neat and smart in appearance

1. to make neat and smart in appearance

Examples

• The tall spruce trees lined the mountain trail.
• We decorated the spruce for Christmas.
• He looked very spruce in his new suit.
• The garden was spruce and well-maintained.
• She spruced up her hair before the interview.
• They spruced up the house before selling it.
• The soldiers spruced themselves up for inspection.