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

Alongside a Bulgari paraiba tourmaline and diamond necklace, the Dune actress was debuting a new ring: a sizeable diamond solitaire, believed to be from her partner, the Spider-Man actor Tom Holland. —Kate Matthams, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025

The store’s current top-ticket item is a solitaire diamond ring priced at $19,491. —Faith Karimi, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024

Upon retirement, nurses could expect diamond solitaire earrings worth about $1,500. —J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024

The best-selling, solid gold pieces, worth a total of $2,455, include pearl studs, mini hoop earrings, a snake chain bracelet and a fine diamond solitaire pendant necklace. —Brittany Talarico, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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