one-man

adjective

ˈwən-ˈman 

: of or relating to just one individual: such as

a

: consisting of only one individual

a one-man committee

b(1)

: done, presented, or produced by only one individual

a one-man job

a one-man show/play

(2)

: featuring the work of a single artist (such as a painter)

a one-man show of oils

c

: designed for or limited to one individual

Examples of one-man in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The actor will soon return to the Broadway stage with Every Little Thing, a one-man play that hinges on voluntary audience participation. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026

Diego Luna is a one-man show, and his on- and off-field style offers a boost, as do Mastroeni’s press conference one-liners. —Tom Bogert, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026

But hours before service, the table is covered in paperwork and menu drafts as fellow owner Asa Fain creates a one-man concerto of leaf blower, vacuum, and mop in the hours before opening. —Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026

Family and close friends – This is a true one-man grassroots campaign with no PACs, lobbyists, or special interests. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for one-man

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan