First Known Use: circa 1727
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solitaire
noun sol·i·taire \ˈsä-lə-ˌter\
: a card game that is played by one person
: a single jewel that is set alone in a piece of jewelry
Full Definition of SOLITAIRE
1
: a single gem (as a diamond) set alone
2
: any of various card games that can be played by one person
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Origin of SOLITAIRE
French, from solitaire, adjective, solitary, from Latin solitarius
Rhymes with SOLITAIRE
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SOLITAIRE Defined for Kids
solitaire
noun sol·i·taire \ˈsä-lə-ˌter\
Definition of SOLITAIRE for Kids
: a card game played by one person alone
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