singleton

noun

sin·​gle·​ton ˈsiŋ-gəl-tən How to pronounce singleton (audio)
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

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Against four hearts, Nail led her singleton diamond, and Tooth took the ace and returned the deuce. Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024 Since West’s ace of hearts was almost surely a singleton, Cy must not let East get in before trumps are drawn. Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024 While your hCG levels with twins may be higher than normal, the normal range for a singleton overlaps with normal ranges for twins. Rachel Gurevich, Parents, 30 July 2024 The show from Nest Productions sees 10 singletons search for love while completely naked. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for singleton 

Word History

Etymology

French, from English single

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of singleton was in 1863

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“Singleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singleton. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

singleton

noun
sin·​gle·​ton ˈsiŋ-gəl-tən How to pronounce singleton (audio)
: an offspring born singly

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