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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web There’s nothing stopping a competitor from coming along with a newer, better riff on sudoku or solitaire or word-wheels. 
Abram Brown, Forbes, 25 July 2022 The quarterback proposed to the model with a diamond solitaire ring and a source told PEOPLE that wedding plans were already in discussion. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2022 While a sapphire solitaire stone might look simple, going for a more abstract band is a good way to up the look of your ring. Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 10 Aug. 2022 The couple got engaged in September of 2021 when Sam proposed with a classic 4-carat round brilliant cut diamond solitaire in a platinum cathedral setting by Roman Malayev. Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 June 2022 Still, two items caught my eye: a pair of evil eye studs and a diamond solitaire. Mariam Rahmani, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2022 Representing joy, optimism and the promise of a bright future, a yellow sapphire was placed at the bridge of each solitaire setting or burnished at the base of Iconic Halo rings. People Staff, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2022 Their fast-growing, profitable—profitable!—mobile games unicorn makes inexpensive versions of puzzle concepts and classics such as solitaire. Abram Brown, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Her diamond solitaire engagement ring is also on display in the official portrat. Bellamy Richardson, PEOPLE.com, 6 July 2022 See More
Abram Brown, Forbes, 25 July 2022 The quarterback proposed to the model with a diamond solitaire ring and a source told PEOPLE that wedding plans were already in discussion. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2022 While a sapphire solitaire stone might look simple, going for a more abstract band is a good way to up the look of your ring. Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 10 Aug. 2022 The couple got engaged in September of 2021 when Sam proposed with a classic 4-carat round brilliant cut diamond solitaire in a platinum cathedral setting by Roman Malayev. Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 June 2022 Still, two items caught my eye: a pair of evil eye studs and a diamond solitaire. Mariam Rahmani, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2022 Representing joy, optimism and the promise of a bright future, a yellow sapphire was placed at the bridge of each solitaire setting or burnished at the base of Iconic Halo rings. People Staff, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2022 Their fast-growing, profitable—profitable!—mobile games unicorn makes inexpensive versions of puzzle concepts and classics such as solitaire. Abram Brown, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Her diamond solitaire engagement ring is also on display in the official portrat. Bellamy Richardson, PEOPLE.com, 6 July 2022 See More 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 ˈsä-lə-ˌter
: a card game played by one person alone
solitaire
noun
as in scarab
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- scarab
- baguette
- cabochon
- cameo
- zircon
- bauble
- jewelry
- rhinestone
- bijou
- gemstone
- teardrop
- birthstone
- trinket
- brilliant
- rock
- gem
- paste
- jewel
- crown jewels
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rough