noun
app
A software program designed for a particular use, especially on a mobile device.
She opens the weather app before deciding whether to walk.
Etymology
App shortens application. The longer name identifies software by its practical use: it applies a computer’s capabilities to a task the user wants to perform.
More examples
- The new app keeps track of household expenses.
- I removed several unused apps from my phone.
- The transit app displays the next bus arrival.
Forms
app · apps