sprite
nounUK /spraɪt/
US /spraɪt/
A sprite is a tiny magical creature like a fairy.
The children saw a little sprite dancing in the garden.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small image or graphic on a computer screen that can be moved around.
The game character was drawn as a small sprite.
3. A ghost or spirit.
The old story told of a sprite haunting the woods.
4. A type of soft drink, often lemon-lime flavored.
He drank a cold can of sprite at the picnic.