Dictionary

A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.

A popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually having at least one extra track.

Example: The Offspring released four singles from their most recent album.

One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.

Example: He went to the party, hoping to meet some friendly singles there.

A score of one run.

To identify or select one member of a group from the others; generally used with out, either to single out or to single (something) out.

Example: Eddie singled out his favorite marble from the bag.

To get a hit that advances the batter exactly one base.

Example: Pedro singled in the bottom of the eighth inning, which, if converted to a run, would put the team back into contention.

To thin out.

(of a horse) To take the irregular gait called singlefoot.

Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.

Example: Can you give me a single reason not to leave right now?

Not divided in parts.

Example: The potatoes left the spoon and landed in a single big lump on the plate.

Designed for the use of only one.

Example: a single room

Performed by one person, or one on each side.

Example: a single combat