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.

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

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.

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'.