- plural of apple.
apples
Americanadjective
plural noun
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See apples and pears
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informal all is going well
Example Sentences
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Faizi said that the village, which once produced only apples and walnuts, now has cherry, pear, and peach trees, among others.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
When Raspados Nayarit serves its tuba compuesta — vibrant pink, chilled and topped with diced apples and peanuts — it is a reminder of home for Colimenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
"England and Scotland may be apples and oranges in terms of their football culture, but I don't believe the same can be said about the people culture", he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
The farm grew apples, almonds and alfalfa, and, by 2001, McAfee had expanded into commercial dairy.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
“So if I ate the apples, I would have fallen asleep forever?”
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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