single

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/
noun
  1. A person who is not married or in a romantic relationship.
    • The club organizes events for singles.
    • She met other singles at the dance class.
    • Many singles find it hard to meet new people.
  2. A ticket for one person, especially for a journey.
    • A single ticket costs less than a return.
    • He bought a single for the train ride.
    • I'd like a single to London, please.
  3. A record or song released separately, not as part of an album.
    • The band released a new single last week.
    • Her first single became a huge hit.
    • I bought the single on vinyl.
adjective
  1. Only one; not double or multiple.
    • He made a single mistake on the test.
    • There was a single cookie left in the jar.
    • She wrote a single word on the paper.
  2. Not married or in a romantic relationship.
    • Many single people live in this apartment building.
    • He is still single and enjoys his freedom.
    • She decided to stay single for a while after the breakup.
  3. Designed for or used by one person.
    • He ordered a single serving of ice cream.
    • The bus has both single and double seats.
    • We booked a single room at the hotel.
verb
  1. To choose or pick out one person or thing from a group.
    • She was singled from the crowd for her talent.
    • The teacher singled him out for praise.
    • They singled the best essay for the prize.
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