All Definitions for Apple
Below are all the dictionary definitions of apple:
1A common, firm, round fruit produced by a tree of the genus Malus.
2The fruit of the tree Malus domestica, chiefly with a green, red, or yellow skin, cultivated in temperate climates for cidermaking, cooking, and eating.
3A tree of the genus Malus
4Especially Malus domestica which is cultivated for its edible fruit
5The apple tree.
6Something which resembles the fruit of Malus domestica (noun, sense 1.1) in shape (such as a ball, breast, or globe) or colour.
7According to postbiblical Christian tradition, the fruit of the tree of knowledge which was eaten by Adam and Eve despite God commanding them not to do so
8The forbidden fruit.
9The round, fleshy part of a cheek between the eye and the corner of the mouth when a person is smiling.
10Often with a qualifying word: any fruit or vegetable, or any other thing (such as a cone or gall) produced by a plant, especially if from a tree and similar to the fruit of Malus domestica (noun, sense 1.1).
11Synonym of applewood (“the wood of the apple tree”).
12(often with qualifying word) A person.
13(amateur radio) Synonym of CBer (“a CB radio enthusiast”).
14(ice hockey) An assist.
15(US, derogatory, ethnic slur) A Native American or redskinned person who acts or thinks like a white (Caucasian) person.
16To make (something) appear like an apple (noun noun, sense 1.1).
17To become like an apple.
18An imaginary diminutive unit of height.
19In full old apple: a baseball.
20Synonym of pome (“a type of fruit in which the often edible flesh arises from the swollen base of the flower and not from the carpels”).
21(UK, dialectal, rare) To collect fir-cones.
22(obsolete except UK, dialectal) Of a flower bud or vegetable (especially a root vegetable): to grow into the shape of an apple.
23The surface of revolution of a circular arc of an angle greater than 180° rotated about the straight line passing through the arc's two endpoints.
24In full apple bowl: a round bowl of a tobacco pipe
25Also, a tobacco pipe with such a bowl.
26A computer produced by the company Apple Inc.
27Nickname for New York City: a major city in New York, United States
28More commonly in the form the Big Apple.
29A surname.
30A female given name from English.
31Ellipsis of Adam's apple (“the lump in the throat, usually more noticeable in men than in women
32The laryngeal prominence”). [(anatomy) The lump in the throat, usually more noticeable in men than in women
33The laryngeal prominence.]
34Ellipsis of apple-green (“a bright green colour with a light tint of yellow, like that of a Granny Smith apple”). [A bright green colour with a light tint of yellow, like that of a Granny Smith apple.]
35Ellipsis of apple of the eye (“the pupil, or pupil and iris, of the eye, originally believed to be spherical
36Also, the eyeball”). [The pupil, or pupil and iris, of the eye, originally believed to be spherical
37Also, the eyeball.]
About rhymes for apple
Finding the right rhyme for apple helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "A common, firm, round fruit produced by a tree of the genus Malus.", apple has 18 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Grapple is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Chapel works well in formal or poetic contexts. Dapple is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for apple, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.