Simple Definition of solitaire

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solitaire

noun

plural solitaires
1
chiefly US : a card game that is played by one person

called also (British) patience

2
: a single jewel that is set alone in a piece of jewelry
a diamond solitaire bracelet

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“Solitaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/solitaire. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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