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singles

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪŋɡəlz/

singles means: People who are not married or do not have a romantic partner.

noun

UNATTACHED PEOPLEB1

People who are not married or do not have a romantic partner.

  • The club welcomes singles and couples.
  • Local singles met at the party.
  • The website helps singles find a partner.

Similar words: single people

Common phrases: young singles, singles and couples, eligible singles

ONE PLAYER EACHB1

A game, especially tennis, with one player on each side.

  • I prefer playing singles.
  • She won the women’s singles final.
  • Are you entering the singles tournament?

Opposites: doubles

Common phrases: play singles, singles match, singles title

adjective

FOR UNATTACHED PEOPLEB2

For people who are not married or do not have a romantic partner.

  • They met at a singles bar.
  • The hotel organized a singles evening.
  • She booked a singles holiday to meet new people.

Common phrases: singles bar, singles event, singles holiday

Questions about singles

What does singles mean?

People who are not married or do not have a romantic partner.

What is singles in other languages?

Türkçe: bekârlar · Español: solteros · Français: célibataires · Deutsch: Singles · Italiano: single · 日本語: 独身者

How do you pronounce singles?

It is pronounced /ˈsɪŋɡəlz/.

How do you use singles in a sentence?

The club welcomes singles and couples. Local singles met at the party.

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