single-track
adjective
sin·gle-track
ˈsiŋ-gəl-ˈtrak 
1
: having only one track
2
: lacking intellectual range, receptiveness, or flexibility : one-track
had a single-track mind incapable of adjusting to changes
Examples of single-track in a Sentence
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Be prepared and on your best behavior for single-track roads with passing places, as well as an uptick in parking meter enforcement.
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New York Times,
4 June 2026
Explore the DuPont State Recreational Forest DuPont State Recreational Forest is home to more than 80 miles of trails, including the state’s best single-track and its most cinematic cascades—seen in films such as The Last of the Mohicans and The Hunger Games.
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Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
There’s one small car park at the far end of the beach, reached by a winding single-track road that skirts the water’s edge.
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Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Taking Song of the Year, the ceremony's highest single-track honor, puts him in rare company.
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Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 Feb. 2026
The center is located at the foot of Peak 8 and has 30 kilometers of trails groomed for Nordic skiing, with another 20 kilometers of single-track snowshoe trails.
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John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
This is for riders who are physically fit and advanced beginner or higher, who would enjoy moderate climbs and single-track trails.
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Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
The 1,300-acre ranch is home to over 34 miles of mountain-bike single-track trails.
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Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
While crews are on site, rail cars will single-track through the work zones.
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Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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New York Times,
4 June 2026
Explore the DuPont State Recreational Forest DuPont State Recreational Forest is home to more than 80 miles of trails, including the state’s best single-track and its most cinematic cascades—seen in films such as The Last of the Mohicans and The Hunger Games.
—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
There’s one small car park at the far end of the beach, reached by a winding single-track road that skirts the water’s edge.
—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Taking Song of the Year, the ceremony's highest single-track honor, puts him in rare company.
—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 Feb. 2026
The center is located at the foot of Peak 8 and has 30 kilometers of trails groomed for Nordic skiing, with another 20 kilometers of single-track snowshoe trails.
—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
This is for riders who are physically fit and advanced beginner or higher, who would enjoy moderate climbs and single-track trails.
—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
The 1,300-acre ranch is home to over 34 miles of mountain-bike single-track trails.
—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
While crews are on site, rail cars will single-track through the work zones.
—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Single-track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single-track. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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