apple

The word “apple” means a round, firm fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and crisp white flesh, grown on trees. In plain terms, the common tree fruit, and also an informal nickname for New York City ("the Big Apple").

“Apple” is pronounced A-puhl (/ˈæpəl/ in IPA).

Here is “apple” used in a sentence: “She packed an apple and a sandwich for lunch.”

“Apple” is a noun.

The word “apple” comes from Old English. From Old English æppel, from Proto-Germanic *aplaz, going back to a very old Indo-European root for "apple" or fruit in general.

“Apple” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

An apple is a fruit. Botanically, a fruit develops from the flower of a plant and carries its seeds, which is exactly what an apple does — it grows from apple blossom and holds pips in its core. It is classed as a pome, the same fruit family as pears.

There are thousands of apple varieties worldwide. Popular ones include Gala, Fuji, Golden Delicious, and Honeycrisp for sweet eating, and Granny Smith or Bramley for a sharper, tarter taste. Some are best eaten raw as dessert apples, while cooking apples suit pies, sauces, and crumbles.

Yes. Apples are low in calories and a good source of dietary fibre, vitamin C, and antioxidants, which support digestion and general health. The old saying 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' reflects their reputation as a wholesome snack, best eaten with the skin on.

Apples are versatile. Beyond eating them raw, they go into pies, crumbles, and tarts, are cooked down into apple sauce or apple butter, pressed into juice and cider, dried into rings, and added to salads or roasts. Their balance of sweetness and acidity suits both sweet and savoury dishes.