solitaire

noun

sol·​i·​taire ˈsä-lə-ˌter 

1

: a single gem (such as a diamond) set alone

2

: any of various card games that can be played by one person

Examples of solitaire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But a solitaire is as classic as a pair of jeans, in my opinion. —John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025

This deck set from Mark & Graham will be their go-to to pull out on game nights or the occasional game of solitaire. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024

The round brilliant diamond rests on a thin platinum solitaire setting, per Landau. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025

It’s executed in simple everyday pieces like a necklace with a single solitaire, a solitaire ring, or a set of stud earrings with removable jackets executed in the Titan spear motif. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from solitaire, adjective, solitary, from Latin solitarius

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for solitaire

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

solitaire

noun

sol·​i·​taire ˈsäl-ə-ˌta(ə)r 

-ˌte(ə)r

1

: a single gem (as a diamond) set alone

2

: a card game played by one person alone