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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Orange Lutheran’s offense received two hits apiece from Malia Smith, Mia Scott and Sierra Nichols. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026 Last year’s winners collected $1,500 apiece. Brom Hoban, Austin American Statesman, 12 Apr. 2026 Matt Olson and Austin Riley also had two hits apiece. ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026 The Red Sox only struck out six times, drew five walks and tallied 10 hits, including two apiece by Duran, Contreras and Narváez. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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apiece

adverb
: for each one

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