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singleton

noun

Simple meaning

The playing card that is the only card in a suit held in a bridge hand as initially dealt.

Pronunciation

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singguhltuhn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsɪŋɡəltən

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. playing cards

    The playing card that is the only card in a suit held in a bridge hand as initially dealt

  2. playing cards

    A playing card that is the only one of its suit in a hand, especially at bridge.

  3. playing cards

    A hand containing only one card of a certain suit.

  4. A single object (as distinguished from a pair)

  5. A single object, especially one of a group.

  6. A child or animal that is born singly, not as a twin or other multiple birth.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The playing card that is the only card in a suit held in a bridge hand as initially dealt

Used this way, singleton is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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