Apple

/ˈæp.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A round fruit of a tree of the rose family, which typically has thin green or red skin and crisp flesh.

She bit into the juicy red apple.

The tree (Malus domestica) that bears apples.

The apple in the backyard is full of ripe fruit this year.

A nickname or brand name often associated with a specific type of computer or technology, especially from the company Apple Inc.

He bought the latest model of an Apple laptop.

Old English 'æppel,' of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'appel' and German 'Apfel'.

apple of one's eye

A person who is cherished above others.

bad apple

A person who has a negative influence on others.

the apple doesn't fall far from the tree

Children often resemble their parents.

orchard

A piece of land where fruit trees are grown.

cider

A drink made from pressed and fermented apples.

pome

A type of fruit that has a core and papery skin, like apples and pears.

A term used to refer to a computer or device produced by Apple Inc.

I'm getting a new Apple for my birthday.

Referring to the city of New York as the Big Apple.

She moved to the Apple for a fresh start.