one-off

adjective

ˌwən-ˈȯf 

1

: limited to a single time, occasion, or instance : one-shot

one-off gigs

a one-off payment

2

: singular, unique

a one-off design

one-off noun

Synonyms

• alone
• lone
• one
• only
• singular
• sole
• solitary
• special
• sui generis
• unique

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Justin Moore teaches creators how to attract sponsorships, price partnerships confidently, and turn one-off deals into recurring revenue. —Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025

And then show it as a one-off screening in one venue in London. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025

Spurs’ player profits have been characterised by big, one-off sales Profit on player sales (£millions) Column chart of Tottenham Hotspur's profit on player sales since 2013-14, where profits are generally low except in years where one-off, large individual sales are made. —Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025

Still, how about another one-off, off-site event besides Fan Fest? —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for one-off

• cerenkov
• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff