singleton

noun

sin·​gle·​ton ˈsiŋ-gəl-tən 

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

Examples of singleton in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Best Netflix Thrillers 2025 Woman of the Hour Based on a true story, Anna Kendrick plays the lonely singleton who signs up to a dating show. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025

But anybody who's ever been in a relationship or been torn between potential significant others can relate to the romantic travails of British singleton Bridget Jones. —Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025

In Mad About the Boy, Renée Zellweger’s chaotic singleton has finally learned to love herself. —Britina Cheng, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from English single

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

singleton

noun

sin·​gle·​ton ˈsiŋ-gəl-tən 

: an offspring born singly