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

Taylor predicts fewer one-off campaigns chasing reach, and more long-term creator partnerships that will be judged on sales and retention rather than likes and views. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 30 July 2026

The organization also does one-off screenings throughout the year. — Matt Minton, Variety, 30 July 2026

The one-off is based on the fourth-generation Continental that debuted in 2024. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

Part of the loss was a one-off, a $328 million non-cash accounting charge tied to the fair-value treatment of convertible preferred shares, a technical adjustment that converts investor stock into ordinary shares once a company lists. — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 28 July 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