Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/

Definitions of solo

noun a musical piece or passage for one performer

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy playing the piano solo.

A2 She prefers traveling solo rather than in a group.

B1 The artist's solo exhibition was a huge success.

B2 He will be performing a solo piece at the concert.

C1 The CEO decided to take on the project solo without any help.

C2 After years of collaboration, she finally released a solo album.

adjective performed by or featuring only one person

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoys going on solo walks in the park.

A2 I prefer solo activities like reading or painting.

B1 He decided to take a solo trip to Europe to explore different cultures.

B2 The solo musician captivated the audience with her performance.

C1 The solo adventurer climbed the mountain without any assistance.

C2 The solo artist's latest album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound.

Examples of solo in a Sentence

formal The pianist performed a beautiful solo during the concert.

informal I love going on solo hikes in the mountains.

slang I'm thinking of going solo to the party tonight.

figurative Sometimes it's better to tackle challenges solo to prove your independence.

Grammatical Forms of solo

past tense

soloed

plural

solos

comparative

more solo

superlative

most solo

present tense

solo

future tense

will solo

perfect tense

have soloed

continuous tense

is soloing

singular

solo

positive degree

solo

infinitive

to solo

gerund

soloing

participle

soloed

Origin and Evolution of solo

First Known Use: 1695 year
Language of Origin: Italian
Story behind the word: The word 'solo' originated from the Italian word 'solo', which means alone or only.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in music to refer to a piece played by a single performer, 'solo' has evolved to also be used in various contexts to indicate doing something alone or without assistance.