Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

one-and-only

adjective
ˈwʌn ənd ˈoʊnli
Definition
Unique; the only one of its kind.
Examples
  • She is my one-and-only love.
  • This is truly a one-and-only experience that you cannot replicate.
  • He is known as the one-and-only expert in his field.
Meaning
The term ‘one-and-only’ denotes something that is singular or unmatched, often implying a sense of exclusivity or special status.
Synonyms
  • unique
  • singular
  • exclusive
  • unmatched
  • inimitable