Solitaire (Noun)

Meaning 1

A card game played by one person.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • She spent the entire afternoon playing solitaire on her computer, trying to beat her high score.
  • The old man sat at the table, shuffling the cards and laying out a new game of solitaire.
  • As a child, she would often play solitaire with her grandmother, learning the intricacies of the game.
  • The flight attendant offered him a deck of cards and he spent the rest of the flight playing solitaire.
  • After a long day, he unwound by playing a few rounds of solitaire on his phone.

Synonyms

  • Patience

Hypernyms

  • Cards

Hyponyms

  • Crapette

Meaning 2

A gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The solitaire diamond ring sparkled on her finger as she walked down the aisle.
  • Her grandmother's antique solitaire necklace was passed down to her as a family heirloom.
  • The solitaire setting showcased the beauty of the 2-carat diamond, making it the centerpiece of the ring.
  • The jeweler carefully crafted a solitaire pendant to highlight the unique characteristics of the gemstone.
  • The classic solitaire engagement ring was a timeless choice for the couple, symbolizing their love and commitment.

Hypernyms

  • Gem
  • Precious Stone

Meaning 3

Extinct flightless bird related to the dodo.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The Réunion solitaire was a large, flightless bird that was hunted to extinction by humans in the 17th century.
  • Scientists have long been fascinated by the Réunion solitaire, a mysterious bird that was once native to the island of Réunion.
  • Unfortunately, the Réunion solitaire is now extinct, and all that remains of this remarkable bird are a few fossilized bones and some written accounts from the time.
  • The Réunion solitaire was a member of the pigeon family, and its closest relative was the dodo, another famous extinct bird.
  • Despite its extinction, the Réunion solitaire continues to capture the imagination of bird enthusiasts and historians, who are drawn to its unique story and tragic fate.

Synonyms

  • Pezophaps Solitaria

Meaning 4

A dull grey North American thrush noted for its beautiful song.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The solitaire's melodious voice echoed through the forest, a haunting contrast to its dull grey plumage.
  • Solitaires are known to migrate alone, often traveling thousands of miles between their breeding and wintering grounds.
  • The Townsend's solitaire is a common sight in western North America, where it can be found in scrubby open woods and rocky outcroppings.
  • Solitaires are primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of insects and spiders, as well as the occasional fruit or berry.
  • In some parts of their range, solitaires are also known as "rock thrushes" due to their habit of foraging for food among rocky outcrops.
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