singleton

Definition

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

Etymology

From single + -ton, probably following the model of simpleton.

Example Sentences

• "singleton preterm birth"
• "Viable non-malformed singleton pregnancies were selected for cerebellar measurements; transcerebellar diameter, (TCD), left and right cerebellar diameters (LCD, RCD)."
• "The time draws near when pink and red creep insidiously into the periphery, jewelry retailers go into overdrive and drugstore aisles burst with cherubs for the one holiday of the year that separates the singletons from the significant-othered."