applesauce

[ap-uhl-saws] / ˈæp əlˌsɔs /

NOUN

baloney

Synonyms

STRONG

bunk fudge hogwash hokum hooey malarkey nonsense poppycock pulp rubbish

Antonyms

STRONG

sense truth

Example Sentences

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Laird & Co. survived by making applesauce and sweet cider.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

In the US in 2023, hundreds of children were poisoned by lead from imported cinnamon that made its way into applesauce.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

With butter, eggs and a full cup of unsweetened applesauce, the crumb is soft, tender and irresistible.

From Salon • Oct. 7, 2025

He will “chow down” on applesauce at preschool parties.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025

Susie would sure enough splatter applesauce whether I did anything or not.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon