Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

of-a-lifetime

adjective
/əv ə ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/
Definition
An expression used to describe something that is very rare or unique, often pertaining to an experience or opportunity that is unlikely to occur again.
Examples
  • Winning the lottery was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him.
  • The concert was an of-a-lifetime experience that he will never forget.
  • That trip to Europe was truly an of-a-lifetime adventure.
Meaning
Something that is extremely special or exceptional, typically an experience that one may only have once in their life.
Synonyms
  • unique
  • rare
  • once-in-a-lifetime
  • singular
  • exceptional