applesauce

[ap-uhl-saws]

noun

1. apples stewed to a soft pulp and sometimes sweetened or spiced with cinnamon.

2. Slang.,  nonsense; bunk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of applesauce¹

First recorded in 1670–80; apple + sauce

Example Sentences

With butter, eggs and a full cup of unsweetened applesauce, the crumb is soft, tender and irresistible.

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He will “chow down” on applesauce at preschool parties.

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“At the same time, saying that the president’s brain has turned to applesauce is not journalism. It’s punditry.”

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“They played a key role in addressing lead contamination in applesauce pouches,” reported the Post.

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Think of classic pairings: sautéed apples with pork chops, applesauce with latkes, or the tangy sweetness of prunes in dishes like Chicken Marbella.

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