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'.