single man

noun
UK: /ˈsɪŋɡl mæn/
US: /ˈsɪŋɡəl mæn/

  1. An adult male who is not married.

    1. The single man lives alone in a small apartment.
    2. As a single man, John enjoys the freedom of making his own decisions.

Synonyms

bachelor
single man adjective

  1. Used to describe a man who is not married or involved in a serious romantic relationship.

    1. He is a single man looking for a partner.
    2. The event is designed for the single man who wants to meet new people.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "single man" is /ˈsɪŋɡl mæn/ in British English and /ˈsɪŋɡəl mæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "single man": bachelor.

Example usage of "single man": "The single man lives alone in a small apartment.". More examples on the page.