apology meaning and definition

APOLOGY noun

Definition of apology (noun)

1. an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
   • "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess"
2. a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
   • synonyms: apologia
3. a poor example
   • "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile"
   • synonyms: excuse