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

The head-to-head series between Gauff and Pegula is now tied at five apiece. — Jeff Wallner, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Sonia Citron added 14 points, and Cotie McMahon and Amoore scored 13 apiece. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Looking at all acts, Drake and Taylor Swift sit side-by-side behind the legendary rock band with 15 leaders apiece. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Orlando’s leading goal-scorers behind Banda — Marta, Hannah Anderson, Haley McCutcheon, and Jacquie Ovalle — have only two goals apiece. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 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