singles
Translation
singles, unmarried people
Examples
The band released two new singles.
The band released two new singles.
He won the men's singles final.
He won the men's singles final.
This bar is popular with singles.
This bar is popular with singles.
Grammar Patterns
(music) a recording of one or two songs The band released two new singles.
(sport) a game played between two people He won the men's singles final.
(people) people who are not married This bar is popular with singles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (music) tracks, records; (people) bachelors, unattached people
Etymology
The plural form of the noun 'single', derived from the adjective meaning 'one'.
Memory Tips
Think of multiple 'single' things together: multiple single songs, a game with two single players, or a group of single people.