apple
A-puhl
Apple (noun) means a round, firm fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and crisp white flesh, grown on trees. Example: “She packed an apple and a sandwich for lunch.”
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A round, firm fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and crisp white flesh, grown on trees.
"She packed an apple and a sandwich for lunch."
"He picked apples straight from the orchard."
"Close by and under cover, I watched the juicing process. Apples were washed, then tipped, stalks and all, into the crusher and reduced to pulp."
— John Vallins, Apples of Concord (2013)
"He sliced the apple into thin pieces for the children."
How to use apple
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe common tree fruit, and also an informal nickname for New York City ("the Big Apple").
Common pairings
a rotten apple
apple pie
the Big Apple
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- Third person singular
- apples
- Past tense
- appled
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Etymology
From Old English æppel, from Proto-Germanic *aplaz, going back to a very old Indo-European root for "apple" or fruit in general.
Synonyms
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orchard apple tree
Rhymes for apple
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What does “apple” mean?
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").
How do you pronounce “apple”?
“Apple” is pronounced A-puhl (/ˈæpəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “apple” in a sentence?
Here is “apple” used in a sentence: “She packed an apple and a sandwich for lunch.”
What part of speech is “apple”?
“Apple” is a noun.
Where does the word “apple” come from?
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.
Is “apple” a common word?
“Apple” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
Is an apple a fruit or a vegetable?
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.
What are the different types of apples?
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.
Are apples good for you?
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.
What can you make with apples?
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.
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