noun
App
ap
noun
1
A software application, especially one designed for a phone or tablet.
"She downloaded a new app to track her workouts."
"The bank's app lets you deposit checks by taking a photo."
How to Use App
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA piece of software you install and use, especially on a phone.
Common pairings
mobile app
download an app
app store
Word Forms
Apps plural, apps plural, apps plural, apps plural
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Etymology
A shortening of "application" (as in application software), popularized with the rise of smartphones.