solitaire

noun

sol·​i·​taire ˈsä-lə-ˌter How to pronounce solitaire (audio)
1
: a single gem (such as a diamond) set alone
2
: any of various card games that can be played by one person

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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 The Diamonds at your Fingertips Manicure, by Jessie VE In a brand new way to wear diamonds, Jessie VE has created tiny natural diamond nail studs, featuring solitaires, stars and smilies set in 18kt gold, in a fun new way to make your nails super luxe. Kate Matthams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 As an adult, Ella loved to garden (especially flowers), sew, keep her house clean, play double solitaire with Frederick, and spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for solitaire

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of solitaire was circa 1727

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“Solitaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solitaire. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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solitaire

noun
sol·​i·​taire ˈsäl-ə-ˌta(ə)r How to pronounce solitaire (audio)
-ˌte(ə)r
1
: a single gem (as a diamond) set alone
2
: a card game played by one person alone

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