Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apiece

adverb
/əˈpiːs/
Definition
For each one; each.
Examples
  • I would like two cookies apiece, please.
  • They paid $10 apiece for the tickets.
  • The guests received a gift apiece at the end of the party.
Meaning
The term ‘apiece’ signifies that something is given or understood per individual item or unit. It is often used when indicating how many of something will be distributed or shared among individuals.
Synonyms
  • each
  • per person
  • for each