single
/ˈsɪŋɡəl/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Synonyms
verb
- 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.