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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And ticket prices on the secondary market, for the worst seats at MSG, were approaching $9,000 apiece on Friday night, with Knicks fans evidently willing to pay tippy-top dollar just to be in the building as the team nears what would be its first championship in 53 years. CBS News, 6 June 2026 In 2025, Lake and Porter counties had one human West Nile Virus case apiece, according to the Indiana Department of Health’s Mosquito-Borne Illness Dashboard. Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 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, 6 June 2026 Howard and Gray had just 2 points apiece in the first half. James Boyd, New York Times, 5 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 10 Jun. 2026.

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apiece

adverb
: for each one

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