Meanings
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1
noun
A software program, especially a small one you install on a phone or tablet.
I downloaded a new app to track my daily steps.
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2
noun
A starter dish served before the main course (short for appetizer).
We shared a few apps like spring rolls before our meal arrived.
Thesaurus
Word family
Forms
apps
Derived forms
appbarappificationappisodeapplessappletin-appmicroappmultiapppostapppreappsuper-appwhatsapp
Etymology
Shortening of application.