single file
noun
: a row of persons, animals, or things arranged one behind the other
single file
adverb
Examples of single file in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
On Wednesday morning, the monks walked single file, followed by about 100 other monks and nuns who had joined them in Washington.
—
Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Models dressed in red, white and green — the colors of Italy — walked down the stage in single files, all wearing Giorgio Armani suits.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Our party walked single file to minimize the chance of blundering onto private property.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026
Tap Delete to remove that single file.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for single file
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Models dressed in red, white and green — the colors of Italy — walked down the stage in single files, all wearing Giorgio Armani suits.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Our party walked single file to minimize the chance of blundering onto private property.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026
Tap Delete to remove that single file.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for single file
Cite this Entry
“Single file.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20file. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
