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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Each mask is roughly $5 apiece, which is a great value considering this gel mask can give you the results of your favorite med spa treatments in just a few uses. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026 Seattle has four different defenders who recorded 50-plus pressures this season, including defensive tackles Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II (seven sacks apiece). Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026 Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler had 11 points and 16 rebounds while Jordan Scott and Teng scored 10 apiece. CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 Sophomore forward Eva Ruse and freshman guard Olivia Owens had 20 points apiece Saturday afternoon as the University of San Diego (9-17, 3-10) defeated Seattle 71-54 in a West Coast Conference game at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 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 13 Feb. 2026.

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apiece

adverb
: for each one

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