apple

noun, often attributive

ap·ple | \ ˈa-pəl

Definition of apple

1 : the fleshy, usually rounded red, yellow, or green edible pome fruit of a usually cultivated tree (genus Malus) of the rose family also : an apple tree — compare crab apple

2 : a fruit (such as a star apple) or other vegetative growth (such as an oak apple) suggestive of an apple

apple of one's eye

: one that is highly cherished his daughter is the apple of his eye

Examples of apple in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nearly all forms of vinegar, including white, red wine, balsamic, apple cider, and rice, are allowed during Whole30 program. — Molly Kimball, nola.com, "The do’s and don’ts of the nutrient-rich Whole 30 diet: Best of Molly Kimball," 18 June 2019 Then, following that up with an apple cider vinegar rinse. — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "10 Ways Coconut Oil Can Give You the Best-Looking Hair of Your Life," 12 Apr. 2019 On the ingredients list, KylieSkin’s toner includes apple fruit extract, avocado and apricot and kernel oil, and squalane. — Meagan Fredette, Teen Vogue, "Does KylieSkin Care Live Up To The Hype?," 22 May 2019 Its popular Sunday brunch included waffles with apple compote, maple salted caramel and cinnamon cream. — Joyce Smith, kansascity, "West Bottoms restaurant in converted gas station closes after more than seven years," 2 July 2018 Lydia was played by Winona Ryder, then an apple-cheeked 17-year-old in one of her first-ever movie roles, the beginning of Ryder's reign as the poster child of offbeat rebellion. — Nojan Aminosharei, Harper's BAZAAR, "Beetlejuice's Sophia Anne Caruso Is Bringing Goth to Broadway," 17 Apr. 2019 But the researchers also found people were more inclined to see harassment as a cultural problem - rather than simply the result of a bad apple - compared with financial misconduct. — Jena Mcgregor, chicagotribune.com, "Just one sexual harassment claim can tarnish a company's image, study says," 3 July 2018 In those days, Mami teased her blond hair like Madonna, traced her green eyes with blue eyeliner, applied several coats of black mascara, apple-red lipstick, and matching nail polish. — Longreads, "La Otra," 26 June 2018 To the north in Slovenia, Prime Minister Miro Cerar on Saturday toured a southeastern region where apple-sized hail damaged roofs, crops and cars late Friday. — Fox News, "Coastal storm damages Montenegro hospital, other buildings," 9 June 2018

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