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

Examples of solitaire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike a solitaire ring which features a single prominent gem, eternity bands can be customized with multiple stones to maximize their symbolic meaning and stacking possibilities. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026

An early version of the best dessert in the house was a great-tasting but untidy wet block of orange cake the size of a solitaire deck with a ping-pong scoop of chocolate ice cream. —Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026

The combination set the leggings-and-heel unit as the look’s main structure, while small hoop earrings, a solitaire ring and black rectangular sunglasses completed the look. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026

In another snap, the couple can be seen embracing with big smiles as Powell shows off her new jewelry, seemingly a round solitaire diamond ring. —Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from solitaire, adjective, solitary, from Latin solitarius

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for solitaire

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

solitaire

noun

sol·​i·​taire ˈsäl-ə-ˌta(ə)r 

-ˌte(ə)r

1

: a single gem (as a diamond) set alone

2

: a card game played by one person alone