app
A small computer program you use on your phone, tablet, or computer to do a specific thing, like chat, play games, or check the weather.
A software program, especially one designed to run on a smartphone, tablet, or other connected device to perform a specific function or set of functions.
A short, casual way to say “appetizer,” the small food you eat before the main dish in a restaurant.
An informal abbreviation of “appetizer,” meaning a small dish of food served before the main course in a restaurant or meal.
A short, casual way to say “application,” meaning the form you fill in to ask for a job, school place, or something similar.
An informal abbreviation of “application,” especially a form or set of forms used to officially request a job, a place at a school, a loan, or a similar opportunity.
- Base: app
- Plural: apps
app store
1online shop for apps
A place on your phone or computer where you can search for, download, and sometimes buy apps.
- You can find the game in the app store by searching its name.
- The app was removed from the app store for breaking the rules.
banking app
1app for managing bank accounts
An app from your bank that lets you check your money, send payments, and do other banking on your phone.
- I use the banking app to check my balance every morning.
- The bank’s mobile app lets you deposit checks by taking a photo.
dating app
1app for meeting romantic partners
An app that helps people meet and chat with possible romantic partners.
- They met on a dating app two years ago.
- She deleted all her dating apps after starting a serious relationship.
desktop app
1installed program on a computer
A program you install on a desktop or laptop computer, not used in a web browser.
- You can use our service through the website or the desktop app.
- The desktop app stores files locally on your computer.
fitness app
1app for exercise and health
An app that helps you exercise, track your steps, or follow workout plans.
- Her fitness app reminds her to move every hour.
- The fitness app records my runs and shows my progress over time.
food delivery app
1app for ordering delivered food
An app that lets you order food from restaurants and have it brought to your home or office.
- We used a food delivery app to order dinner last night.
- During the pandemic, many restaurants joined food delivery apps.
messaging app
1app for sending messages
An app that lets people send texts, voice messages, pictures, and videos to each other.
- We use a messaging app to coordinate with the team.
- The messaging app offers end-to-end encryption for all chats.
music app
1app for listening to music
An app you use to listen to, download, or stream music.
- I pay for a premium music app so I can listen offline.
- The music app suggested a playlist based on my favorite artists.
ride-hailing app
1app for booking car rides
An app you use to ask for a car ride, usually from a driver using their own car, and pay through the app.
- We booked a car through a ride-hailing app at the airport.
- Ride-hailing apps have changed how people move around big cities.
social media app
1app for social networking
An app where people share photos, videos, messages, and other content with friends or the public.
- He spends hours every day on social media apps.
- The new social media app is especially popular with teenagers.
web app
1application that runs in a browser
A program you use inside a web browser, like Chrome or Safari, instead of installing it on your device.
- Their product is a web app that runs in any modern browser.
- The web app automatically saves your changes online.
mobile app
1Software for portable devices
A computer program you use on your phone or tablet.
- I downloaded a new mobile app for tracking my workouts.
- The company launched a new mobile app for online banking.
- This mobile app helps you learn new languages.
- Our service is available on the web and through a mobile app.