singleton

noun

sin·​gle·​ton ˈsiŋ-gəl-tən How to pronounce singleton (audio)
1
: a card that is the only one of its suit originally dealt to a player
2
a
: an individual member or thing distinct from others grouped with it
b
: an offspring born singly
singletons are more common than twins

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The burning question of the summer of 2025: Are two of the most eligible and sought after singletons on the planet giving it a go? Miami Herald, 10 July 2025 Only one dog was born in his final litter, so she was aptly named Solo, both after Han Solo from George Lucas' space opera saga and for being a rare singleton puppy. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 May 2025 The strong diamonds and singleton club are powerful assets. Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025 For those who haven’t seen it, the original Pop the Balloon or Find Love has a simple enough dating-game-show format: An eligible singleton introduces themselves to a row of eligible bachelors or bachelorettes, each holding a red balloon and a pin. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for singleton

Word History

Etymology

French, from English single

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of singleton was in 1863

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“Singleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singleton. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

singleton

noun
sin·​gle·​ton ˈsiŋ-gəl-tən How to pronounce singleton (audio)
: an offspring born singly

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