apple
/ˈæpəl/noun★Beginner
informal
A sweet, juicy, and crunchy fruit that grows on trees.
I ate a fresh apple for breakfast.
The apple fell from the tree.
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Apples are often eaten raw or used in cooking and baking.
💻Technology
technical
A type of computer software or technology, such as the Apple company.
Apple Inc. is a leading technology company.
The new Apple software update fixed several bugs.
Collocations
apple piea traditional dessert made with applesthe apple of my eyesomething or someone cherished
Synonyms
Related Phrases
big appleidiom
a nickname for New York City
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Apples are a popular fruit eaten worldwide.
⚡Gold Rule
Singular and Plural
The plural form of 'apple' is 'apples'.
📖Word Origin
From Old English 'æppel', related to Proto-Germanic '*ap(a)laz'.
📝Usage Notes
The term 'apple' can refer to both the fruit and the technology company.
Word Breakdown
app-
related to fruit
root-le
diminutive suffix
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