Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apple-core
Noun
/ˈæp.əl kɔːr/
Definition
The central part of an apple that contains its seeds.
Examples
- After eating the apple, he threw the apple core into the compost bin.
- The apple core was still clutching a few tiny seeds.
- Some animals enjoy munching on the apple core.
Meaning
The core of an apple is the inedible part that houses the seeds and is typically removed before eating the fruit.
Synonyms
- Seed housing
- Apple seeds
