Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

solitaire

noun
/ˈsɒlɪtɛː/
Definition
A card game that can be played by a single player.
Examples
  • After finishing her work, she enjoyed playing solitaire on her computer.
  • The classic version of solitaire is played with a standard deck of cards.
  • He often challenges himself by trying to beat his best time in solitaire.
Meaning
The term ‘solitaire’ refers to a game that focuses on individual play, commonly involving cards, where the objective is to arrange the cards in a specific sequence or order.
Synonyms
  • patience
  • single-player card game