Synonyms of apiecenext
: for each one : individually

Examples of apiece in a Sentence

His shoes weigh four pounds apiece. when you figure that they usually sell for six dollars apiece, you're getting quite a bargain
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Ariana Grande Revives Two Singles Globally As four albums by Grande reappear on one Billboard chart apiece, two of her most popular singles break back onto the worldwide rankings. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Brazil and Morocco are currently tied atop Group C with four points apiece. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026 In the directing category, both The Pitt and Pluribus went equally ham, submitting six episodes apiece. Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026 Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to the 5-1 win. ABC News, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for apiece

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of apiece was in the 15th century

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“Apiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apiece. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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apiece

adverb
: for each one

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