one-off

adjective

ˌwən-ˈȯf How to pronounce one-off (audio)
Definition of one-offnext
1
as in only
being the one or ones of a class with no other members an actress who commissioned a one-off dress from the designer for the Oscars

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2
as in occasional
happening only once the tour is a one-off event to commemorate the band's 20th anniversary

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Recent Examples of one-off Nevertheless, optimal recovery is closer to a daily and weekly discipline to be maintained than to a one-off deposit-and-forget approach. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The one-off boutique hotel is made up of 56 rooms and three suites, all of which contain a vintage bar cart, from which guests can make their own complimentary gin and tonics, and most have a view of the city. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026 It should be noted that this screening was not a novelty — a one-off, all-night experience for Nolan nerds and Classics majors. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026 Prior to her role on the long-running sitcom, Wilson’s acting career had been limited to one-off appearances on shows like The A-Team and Simon & Simon. — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
  1. only
  2. occasional
  3. special
  4. one-shot
  5. one
  6. unique
  7. lone
Adjective
  • Rohlfing is running as a Republican and is the only candidate from the party running for Jackson County Executive.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Running is not the only sport that is reshaping how Gen Z socialize.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • Artificial intelligence, continual technological advances, evolving workforce expectations, economic uncertainty and increasing complexity have transformed change from an occasional event into the operating environment.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Researchers plan to test whether shorter, occasional naps have different effects on the brain over time compared with longer, more frequent ones.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
Definition of occasional
Adjective
  • The White House Correspondents' Association presented a special award, the President's Award for Exceptional Service, to Gonzales and the staff of the Washington Hilton during Friday night's dinner.
    — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Aside from firearm education and training, Valkyrie plans to offer a host of special events, courses and instructors, the pair said.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
Definition of special
Adjective
  • Getting two mouflon proved no more difficult than knocking over the aoudad; both were one-shot kills.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
  • Fox closed with four birdies over his last six holes — and one bogey that felt equally important — for a 2-under 68 and a one-shot victory over hard-luck Cameron Young for his first major title.
    — Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of one-shot
Adjective
  • Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.
    — SI.com, SI.com, 3 Aug. 2019
  • Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.
    — Johannes Himmelreich, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2018
Definition of one
Adjective
  • Many of them feature amenities like a basketball court, weight rooms and a pool, while others may have unique features like boxing gyms or an ice rink.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Because there’s a certain level of difficulty involved in taking a song fans know well, and expect to hear a particular way, and successfully putting a unique spin upon it.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of unique
Adjective
  • Scott was the lone wideout TCU brought in from the transfer portal, which is a sign of how much the staff believes in its receivers.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
  • Johnson scored 26 points on 11-of-20 shooting in his lone exhibition game.
    — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of lone

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