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 of one-off

• only
• special
• one
• unique
• lone

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

Joseph thanks Boys & Girls Club for more than just this one-off opportunity. — Zuri Primos july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Now Castle Rat is closing the road trip with a one-off date at this House of Blues, sold out at 1,400 tickets. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026

For example, consider the creation of the Mona Lisa—this one-off bespoke piece of work is beautiful, but not repeatable or scaleable. — Craig West, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Yet the nation’s birthday can also be marked in more unusual and one-off ways that highlight American history, ingenuity and diversity. — Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

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