adjective

 

one only one

There was a single light in the corner of the room.

 

marriage not married

 

parent looking after your children alone without a partner or the children's other parent

a single mother

 

for one for only one person

a single bed

 

noun

 

music a record or CD which includes only one main song

 

ticket a ticket for a journey that is from one place to another but not back again

Could I have a single to London, please?