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: limited to a single time, occasion, or instance : one-shot
one-off gigs
a one-off payment
one-off
noun
Examples of one-off in a Sentence
an actress who commissioned a one-off dress from the designer for the Oscars
the tour is a one-off event to commemorate the band's 20th anniversary
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The bespoke chandeliers were handcrafted by top artisans in Italy and the Czech Republic, while the furniture is all unique one-offs made specifically for the home.
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Which Chris Stapleton’s one-off single will get recognized?
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
For me, its biggest use comes when shopping on Amazon or when sometimes buying one-off online purchases.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
The bespoke chandeliers were handcrafted by top artisans in Italy and the Czech Republic, while the furniture is all unique one-offs made specifically for the home.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Which Chris Stapleton’s one-off single will get recognized?
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-off
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-off. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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