apple
word
/ˈæpəɫ/
A-puhl
/ˈæpəl/
A-puhl
Definition
A round fruit that is usually red, green, or yellow, with firm flesh and a sweet or slightly sour taste.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable noun: 'an apple', 'two apples'. Common collocations include 'apple tree', 'apple juice', 'apple pie', and 'green apple'. 'Apple' can also refer to the tech company in capitalized form: 'Apple'.
Spanish: manzanaPortuguese (BR): maçãPortuguese (PT): maçãChinese (Simplified): 苹果Chinese (Traditional): 蘋果Hindi: सेबArabic: تفاحةBengali: আপেলRussian: яблокоJapanese: りんごVietnamese: táoKorean: 사과Turkish: elmaUrdu: سیبIndonesian: apel
Example Sentences
I eat an apple every day.
basic
Can you slice that apple for the kids?
natural
The apple is red and sweet.
basic
She put an apple in her bag.
basic
This apple tastes a little sour.
natural
I grabbed an apple on my way out because I didn't have time for breakfast.
natural