: 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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Will either Switzerland or Iceland secure the vital victory and secure three points to put the pressure on Norway and Finland, who currently top the group at three points apiece? Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025 In the last two weeks of July there’ll be a final clearance sale with hundreds of LPs, cassettes and CDs being unloaded for $1 apiece, while some of the stock will be retained to be sold through Discogs. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025 Nineteen members of England’s 23-player Euros roster play in the WSL, led by Chelsea and Arsenal (six players apiece). Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 5 July 2025 According to its website, boxes can be purchased or donated for $50 apiece over various subscription lengths. Ruben Montoya, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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apiece

adverb
: for each one

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