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Definition of apple pie

apple pie

Plural:apple pies
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• noun

1

A baked dessert consisting of a pastry crust filled with sliced, sweetened apples, often spiced with cinnamon or nutmeg.

Example

"We enjoyed a warm slice of apple pie served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream."

2

American A symbol of traditional American culture, wholesomeness, and domestic life.

Example

"The politician's platform was built on the familiar ideals of baseball and apple pie."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently used in the simile 'as American as apple pie' to describe something archetypically associated with traditional United States culture.

• Nearby Words

apple
apple blossom
apple blossoms
apple pie
applecart
applesauce
appletini

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apple pie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apple-pie
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