apiece

adverb

ə-ˈpēs 

: for each one : individually

Synonyms of apiece

• each
• per

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

Recent Examples on the Web

These colonial-era healths are succinct, no more than 20 words apiece. — Brooke Barbier, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Japan scored twice in each half and kept a hapless Tunisia down to a shot apiece either side of the break. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

The whistle blew moments later, sending us to extra time tied at one goal apiece. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

Tickets can be purchased online for $5 apiece or in person for $10. — Camila Pedrosa july 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for apiece

• aris
• assise
• caprice
• cerise
• decease
• decrease
• eyepiece
• facepiece
• handpiece
• headpiece
• increase
• mouthpiece

Kids Definition

apiece

adverb

ə-ˈpēs 

: for each one