single file

NOUN

single line

Synonyms

STRONGEST

queue

WEAK

Indian file chain column line

Example Sentences

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"In the end, everything worked out. Everyone went down in a single file, everyone helping, and we managed to finish the trail, see the sunrise, and experience that adrenaline rush," Nobre told the paper.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

It used to take me a few days to get all my different receipts into a single file for my accountant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Drone footage from the weekend showed long lines of men and boys standing or walking in single file.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2024

Compared to cells moving in a single file, clusters were much slower.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2024

It was well-worn but narrow enough that we had to walk single file.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken