one-man

adjective

ˈwən-ˈman 

: of or relating to just one individual: such as

a

: consisting of only one individual

a one-man committee

b(1)

: done, presented, or produced by only one individual

a one-man stage play

(2)

: featuring the work of a single artist (such as a painter)

a one-man show of oils

c

: designed for or limited to one individual

Examples of one-man in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This was not a one-man job, so Henrikh Mkhitaryan, aged 36, was asked to help. —Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 May 2025

In this reimagining of Bono’s one-man stage show, the U2 frontman pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends and faith that have challenged and sustained him. —Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 Apr. 2025

Nemo, 'Inside' (2023) The experiential thriller winds up a one-man show for Dafoe. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025

Compared to another one-man display from Antetokounmpo, the Pacers were able to rely on double-figure scoring from eight of their players. —Matias Grez, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for one-man

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan