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

His mission will become tougher this winter with series in South Africa and Bangladesh and the one-off 150th anniversary Test against Australia in Melbourne. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

The network will air it as a one-off special event on August 22 at 8pm. — Peter White, Deadline, 23 July 2026

In short, 2027’s demand skews away from one-off spectacle and toward business events, group travel and repeat leisure. — Michael Cheng, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

The center also hosts free and low-cost events all year, including summer concert series, rotating public art installations, movie nights and one-off Broadway performances. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 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