: for each one : individually

Examples of apiece in a Sentence

His shoes weigh four pounds apiece. when you figure that they usually sell for six dollars apiece, you're getting quite a bargain
Recent Examples on the Web Seniors, veterans and kids 13 to 17 years old can get in for $12 apiece. Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 6 June 2024 Fitbit sells additional bands for $34.99 apiece, but annual Ace Pass subscribers get a new one for free each year. PCMAG, 5 June 2024 Slightly overweight checked bags weighing 51 to 70 pounds (for those not flying in business or first class) will cost an additional $100, while heavier loads (71 to 100 pounds) will do serious damage, coming out to $200 apiece. Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024 Prime members can save 15 percent on a four-pack, making the towels just $7 apiece. Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for apiece 

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Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apiece. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.

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apiece

adverb
: for each one

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