Meaning & Definition of word "Singles"

Singles

/ˈsɪŋɡəlz/

noun:

  • 1. Individual items or people listed or considered separately, often referring to games, competitions, or types of relationships.
    • Example: The tournament featured both singles and doubles matches.
  • 2. A category of relationships in which a person is not currently in a partnered relationship; often refers to unmarried individuals.
    • Example: He decided to join a group for singles to meet new people.

verb:

  • 1. To choose or pick out someone or something from a group.
    • Example: 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 of singles

Meaning: Single and ready to mingle

Example Sentence: He's been hanging out a lot since he became single and ready to mingle.

Meaning: Forever alone

Example Sentence: After another failed relationship, he joked that he might be 'forever alone'.