Apple

Definition

The noun "apple" refers to (1) the round, edible fruit of the apple tree (Malus domestica); and (2) Apple Inc., an American multinational technology company known for consumer electronics and software.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Proper noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA: /ˈæp.əl/
• Respelling: AP-uhl

British English

• IPA: /ˈæp.əl/
• Respelling: AP-uhl

Etymology

1. Fruit: From Old English æppel, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch appel and German Apfel.

2. Company name: Adopted in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak as “Apple Computer, Inc.”—inspired by Jobs’s time working in an apple orchard and the desire for a friendly, approachable name; officially shortened to “Apple Inc.” in 2007 to reflect its broadened product range.

Derivatives

• Apples (plural noun)
• Apple tree (compound noun)
• Apple-like (adjective)

Synonyms

• Pome (fruit type)
• Tech giant (company)

Antonyms

• None

Usage

"Apple" appears in botanical, culinary, and corporate contexts. Examples: "She baked an apple pie," and "Apple announced new MacBook models."

Related Terms

• Fruit: The edible reproductive body of a seed plant.
• Pome: A type of fruit with a core surrounded by flesh.
• Macintosh: A cultivar of apple and a line of computers by Apple Inc.
• iPhone: A smartphone developed by Apple Inc.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The edible fruit of the apple tree: A round fruit with sweet or tart flavor used fresh or in cooking.
  • Example: "She polished a shiny apple before adding it to the fruit bowl."
• Apple Inc., the American multinational technology company: Known for designing and selling electronics, software, and online services.
  • Example: "Apple unveiled its latest iPad at the event."