Pronunciation

/ˈæpl/

Definitions

• Noun: A round fruit with a red, green, or yellow skin, usually eaten raw, and varieties exist in many colors and sizes. Synonyms: fruit, pippin, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Gala.
• Verb: To eat or consume an apple. Synonyms: eat, bite into, sample.
• Adjective: Characteristic of or resembling an apple in appearance or taste. Synonyms: fruity, crisp, sweet, tart.

Phrases

• “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a popular expression promoting health.
• “Apple pie” or “apple tart” refers to a dessert made with apples.
• “Apple cider” is fermented apple juice, often spiced.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She picked a juicy red apple from the tree.”
• Verb: “I sliced an apple and added it to my salad for some crunch.”
• Adjective: “The aroma of freshly baked apple crisp filled the kitchen.”

Synonyms

• Fruit
• Pomme
• Crisp
• Tart
• Bitten
• Snack
• Dessert ingredient

Derived Words

• Apple sauce
• Apple core
• Applewood (a type of wood from apple trees)
• Appleseed (the seed of an apple, often symbolizing new beginnings)