Sprite (disambiguation) - Definition and Overview

The term Sprite has several meanings:

• A sprite is a class of preternatural legendary creatures. Beings commonly associated with sprites include elves, fairies, pixies, and spirits. The word "sprite" is often used synonymously with the similarly ambiguous term "spirit". (Alternate spelling: Spright; in Celtic mythology, Spriggan)
• A sprite is an atmospheric electrical discharge associated with lightning—see upper atmospheric lightning.
• In computer graphics terms, a sprite is a two-dimensional pre-rendered figure, usually containing some transparency.
• Sprite is the brandname of a lemon-lime flavored soft drink produced by the Coca-Cola Corporation in the US and UK.
• Sprite was a computer operating system developed at the University of California, Berkeley.
• Austin-Healey Sprite is a British car.