Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apple-pie

noun
/ˈæp.əl.paɪ/
Definition
A dessert made from a pastry crust filled with spiced, cooked apples.
Examples
  • She baked an apple-pie for the family gathering.
  • After dinner, we enjoyed a slice of warm apple-pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • The aroma of fresh apple-pie filled the kitchen.
Meaning
Apple-pie is a traditional dessert popular in American cuisine, often associated with comfort and homely cooking.
Synonyms
  • fruit pie
  • apple tart
  • pie