Meaning & Definition of word "Apple"

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.