apiece

adverb

ə-ˈpēs How to pronounce apiece (audio)
Synonyms of apiecenext
: for each one : individually

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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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The problem at present is that an FPV drone is a relatively cheap piece of battlefield tech, typically costing around a few hundred dollars apiece. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 The Yankees evened the season series at six games apiece and moved three games ahead of the Red Sox for the AL’s top wild-card spot. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Thus, nearly every part of your face is nourished for less than $4 apiece. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 Dollywood was the exact opposite of Graceland, down the road apiece in Memphis. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for apiece

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of apiece was in the 15th century

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apiece
a piece of cake
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“Apiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apiece. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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apiece

adverb
ə-ˈpēs How to pronounce apiece (audio)
: for each one
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