US /æp/
noun name Freq #8410

Meanings

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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