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

The power of the Premier League is that, even in emerging global markets, the attachment remains — not only to individual players or one-off coaches, but to clubs who have parked their lawns on television screens across the globe. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Last week’s showing needs to be a one-off for the Chiefs, who ranked among the top 10 in penalties last season. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

The French marque just unveiled a gorgeous one-off restoration called the La Maison Pur Sang Veyron 20 Years. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

That was perhaps the greatest one-off transfer of public wealth into private hands in human history. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 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