single

²single

noun

Definition of SINGLE

1

a : a separate individual person or thing b : an unmarried person and especially one young and socially active —usually used in plural c (1) : a recording having one short tune on each side (2) : a music recording having two or more tracks that is shorter than a full-length album; also : a song that is particularly popular independent of other songs on the same album or by the same artist

2

: a base hit that allows the batter to reach first base

3

a plural : a tennis match or similar game with one player on each side b : a golf match between two players —usually used in plural

4

: a room (as in a hotel) for one guest — compare double 7

Examples of SINGLE

1. He hit a single to right field.
2. Do you want to play singles or doubles?

First Known Use of SINGLE

1604

Other Baseball Terms

alley, cleanup, nightcap, safety, save, shag