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

The Prada Fine Jewelry Couleur Vivante collection comprises drop earrings, solitaire rings, line bracelets and rivière necklaces, with unconventional combinations of amethysts, aquamarines, madeira citrines, pink morganites and oro-verde peridots used throughout. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025

The now-iconic ring features a 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire set in 18-carat white gold and is surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds. —Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025

While previous iterations some five years ago were dainty and delicate solitaires, Chan Luu’s new collection has gotten more maximalist, including a 14K white pearl toe ring, and a toe knuckle ensconcing crystal and emerald piece. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 July 2025

Beside another bed Robert Polhill played solitaire with a deck of timeworn cards. —Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 10 July 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