/ Dictionary / Index A apropos: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ap•ro•pos Pronunciation: (ap"ru-pō'), [key] — adv. fitting; at the right time; to the purpose; opportunely. by the way. with reference to; in respect or regard to: apropos of the preceding statement. —adj. opportune; pertinent: apropos remarks. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: apropos (Thesaurus) apron strings à propos de rien* Related Content Daily Word Quiz: mamba Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language