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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Boston scored three runs apiece in the seventh and ninth, while the Twins made four errors in the contest. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2026 Keegan Murray and DeMar DeRozan led Sacramento with 20 points apiece. CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026 Limon and Sedgwick County currently share the state record for consecutive football titles, with six apiece. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2026 James and Reaves funneled in seven points apiece, while Doncic heated up with a 3-pointer over Clippers guards Kris Dunn and Jordan Miller on a double-team attempt, an alley-oop pass to Jaxson Hayes, and a step-back 3-pointer to cap a three-possession clinic. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 21 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 27 Feb. 2026.

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apiece

adverb
: for each one

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