Meaning & Definition of word "Apple"
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Apple
/ˈæp.əl/
noun:
- 1. A round fruit of a tree of the rose family, which typically has thin green or red skin and crisp flesh.
- Example: She bit into the juicy red apple.
- 2. The tree (Malus domestica) that bears apples.
- Example: The apple in the backyard is full of ripe fruit this year.
- 3. A nickname or brand name often associated with a specific type of computer or technology, especially from the company Apple Inc.
- Example: He bought the latest model of an Apple laptop.
Etymology
Old English 'æppel,' of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'appel' and German 'Apfel'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of apple
Meaning: A term used to refer to a computer or device produced by Apple Inc.
Example Sentence: I'm getting a new Apple for my birthday.
Meaning: Referring to the city of New York as the Big Apple.
Example Sentence: She moved to the Apple for a fresh start.