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

In addition to the two returns apiece managed by Bieber and Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Dexter and the Moonrocks, Ella Langley, the Goo Goo Dolls and Gracie Abrams all find their way back to the tally with one track each. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes scored 15 points apiece in the first of back-to-back matchups between the teams at Chase Center, where a raucous sellout crowd cheered Golden State ending a two-game skid that followed a nine-game winning streak. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Janson Junk and four relievers combined on a seven-hitter Friday night for the visiting Miami Marlins, who beat the New York Mets 5-2, leveling the four-game series at one win apiece. — Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

Heim, Wilson and Bolte reached base two times each including one hit apiece — the only three hits for the Athletics. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 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