Singles

/ˈsɪŋɡəlz/

Meaning & Definition

noun
Individual items or people listed or considered separately, often referring to games, competitions, or types of relationships.
The tournament featured both singles and doubles matches.
A category of relationships in which a person is not currently in a partnered relationship; often refers to unmarried individuals.
He decided to join a group for singles to meet new people.
verb
To choose or pick out someone or something from a group.
She singles out the best performer in the team for praise.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'single', relating to being alone or one.

Common Phrases and Expressions

singles night
An event focused on bringing together single people for potential dating.
singles cruise
A vacation cruise primarily for single adults.
singles bar
A bar catering to single individuals looking to socialize or meet others.

Related Words

single
One; not accompanied by others.
solitary
Existing alone; being alone.

Slang Meanings

Single and ready to mingle
He's been hanging out a lot since he became single and ready to mingle.
Forever alone
After another failed relationship, he joked that he might be 'forever alone'.