one-man band

noun

1

: a musician who plays several instruments during a solo performance

2

: a person who alone undertakes or is responsible for several tasks

Examples of one-man band in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Alabama's one-man band has tried his best to keep the Crimson Tide afloat amid obvious personnel issues at wide receiver and on the offensive line. — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 23 Nov. 2022

His firm started as a one-man band before evolving into a powerhouse management company. — Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Nov. 2022

Lowman, an electro-blues rock ‘n’ roll musician who performs as a one-man band, Low Volts, is a three-time San Diego Music Award winner. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2022

Hill was a one-man band, trying to make sure all these units were functioning together. — Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for one-man band

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