English Explanatory Dictionary

Apple tax

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The price paid by people purchasing Apple products, said to be higher than that of comparable alternatives.
  2. The commission taken by Apple on purchases on its online services, such as the App Store and iTunes.

Pronunciation

En-au-Apple tax.ogg

Word forms

Apple tax Apple taxes

Etymology

Referring to American technology company Apple Inc., specifically the high price of its high-end computers (sense 1) and its mobile ecosystem (sense 2).

Related words

iPod tax
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