solitaire
Solitaire (noun) means a card game played by one person alone. Example: “She passed the long flight playing solitaire on her phone.”
How to use solitaire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA card game for one, or a single gem set alone in jewelry — both senses come from the idea of being alone or singular.
Word forms
more solitaire comparative, most solitaire superlative
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Etymology
Borrowed from French solitaire ("solitary"), from Latin sōlitārius — a doublet of the English word solitary.
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Rhymes for solitaire
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What does “solitaire” mean?
The word “solitaire” means a card game played by one person alone. In plain terms, a card game for one, or a single gem set alone in jewelry — both senses come from the idea of being alone or singular.
How do you pronounce “solitaire”?
“Solitaire” is pronounced SOL-ih-teh-uh (/ˈsɑ.ləˌtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “solitaire” in a sentence?
Here is “solitaire” used in a sentence: “She passed the long flight playing solitaire on her phone.”
What part of speech is “solitaire”?
“Solitaire” is a noun.
Where does the word “solitaire” come from?
The word “solitaire” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French solitaire ("solitary"), from Latin sōlitārius — a doublet of the English word solitary.
How many meanings does “solitaire” have?
“Solitaire” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a card game played by one person alone.