singleton

noun

sin·gle·ton ˈsiŋ-gəl-tən

: a card that is the only one of its suit originally dealt to a player

: an individual member or thing distinct from others grouped with it

: an offspring born singly

singletons are more common than twins

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But anybody who's ever been in a relationship or been torn between potential significant others can relate to the romantic travails of British singleton Bridget Jones. —

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025 In Mad About the Boy, Renée Zellweger’s chaotic singleton has finally learned to love herself. —

Britina Cheng, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025 First Dates Beach Club will head to a glamorous Mediterranean location next summer, with singletons matched and taking part in dates in a beachside setting. —

Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025 Andra Berghoff's video, posted to Instagram on November 17, has resonated with many viewers who resonate with the systematic issues and dangers that singletons, in particular single women, face while dating or using apps to date. —

Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for singleton