Definition

1. Noun:
   • A card game for one person: A single-player game where the player arranges cards according to specific rules, typically to sort them into sequences.
   • A North American thrush: A bird (Myadestes townsendi) with gray plumage, known for its melodious, flute-like song.
   • An extinct flightless bird: A large bird (Pezophaps solitaria) related to the dodo, formerly native to Rodrigues Island.
   • A single gemstone in a setting: A piece of jewelry, especially a ring or earring, featuring a single precious stone, like a diamond, set alone.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She played a game of solitaire on her computer to pass the time.
  • The song of the solitaire echoed through the quiet forest.
  • The Rodrigues solitaire went extinct in the late 18th century.
  • Her engagement ring was a beautiful diamond solitaire.

Advanced Usage

• "Patience": In British English, the card game "solitaire" is more commonly called "patience."
  • He spent the afternoon playing a game of patience.

Variants and Related Words

• Solitary (adj): Being alone; single; isolated.
  • He led a solitary life in the countryside.

Synonyms

• Card game: Patience (UK usage).
• Gem setting: Single-stone setting.
• Bird: Hermit thrush (a different but similarly named bird).

Related Phrases

• "Solitaire ring": A ring with a single prominent gemstone.
  • He proposed with a classic solitaire ring.

Noun

1. a card game played by one person
2. a dull grey North American thrush noted for its beautiful song
3. extinct flightless bird related to the dodo
4. a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself