Twig/twɪɡ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Part of Nature Refer to twigs mainly when talking about natural settings or activities. We collected dry twigs for the campfire. Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters Twigs are smaller than branches, emphasizing their thin and fragile nature. The path was littered with twigs from the recent storm. Pro Tip 3/3Literary Symbol Twigs can symbolize new growth or fragility in poetry and literature. The lone twig on the barren tree stood resilient against the wind.