# Baldwin

/ˈbɔɫdwən/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/baldwin
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 2. a type of apple

noun · CEFR C2 · American English · Technical

a bright red apple that is slightly sour and stays fresh through the winter.

For teachers: a variety of bright red, moderately acidic winter apple originating in New England.

- The farmer recommended the Baldwin apple for making a traditional pie.
- Historically, the Baldwin was the most popular cider apple in New England before a severe freeze in 1934 destroyed many of the orchards.

## Examples

- I am reading a powerful essay by Baldwin for my class.
- The professor argued that Baldwin's insights into the American identity remain relevant decades after they were written.
- Scholars often revisit Baldwin to understand the intersection of personal identity and systemic pressure, noting how his prose bridges the gap between individual experience and national history.

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