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

Following that viral moment, Smith takes his passion for the game of solitaire one step further by partnering with Papaya for the first-ever World Solitaire Championship, scheduled to take place in Miami this coming February. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025

For accessories, Stewart often turns to solitaire diamond earrings and simple rings, with her top jewelry brands including Van Cleef & Arpels’ pendants and Cartier, with the Tank watch in metal bracelet and alligator straps, as a staple piece. —Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025

Half the participants spent 30 minutes a day playing computer games like solitaire and Candy Crush. —Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025

The collection also proposes non-traditional solitaire rings and unisex pieces. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 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