plural solos
Definition of solo
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
or plural soli\
ˈsō-(ˌ)lē
\
a
: a musical composition for a single voice or instrument with or without accompaniment
b
: the featured part of a concerto or similar work
2
: a performance in which the performer has no partner or associate : something undertaken or done alone
a student pilot's first solo
3
: any of several card games in which a player elects to play without a partner against the other players
solo
adverbDefinition of solo (Entry 2 of 4)
: without a companion : alone
fly solo
solo
adjectiveDefinition of solo (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: accommodating one person
a solo canoe
2
: of, relating to, or being a solo
a solo performance a solo flight
3
: hit with no runners on base
a solo home run
solo
verbDefinition of solo (Entry 4 of 4)
: to perform by oneself: such as
a
: to perform a musical solo
b
: to fly an airplane without one's instructor on board
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The first known use of solo was in 1695
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