English to English Dictionary

One-liner

A quick joke or witty remark delivered in a single sentence.

One-man band

A performer who plays multiple musical instruments simultaneously, often entertaining an audience alone.

One-off

Done, made, or happening only once; not recurring.

One-off event

An occurrence, happening, or activity that is planned or happens only once and is not part of a regular series.

One-shot

A single-issue comic book, short story, or standalone media work that is complete in itself and not part of an ongoing series.

One-stop-shop

A business or service that provides a wide variety of goods or services in one location.

One-syllable

Consisting of or pronounced with only one single syllable or vowel sound unit.

One-time

Happening or done only once; occurring on a single occasion.

One-time purchase

A commercial transaction in which a product or service is bought once for a single fee, without any recurring charges or subscription obligations.

One-trick-pony

A person, thing, or organization that is proficient, successful, or useful in only one particular area.

One-upmanship

The practice of continually trying to gain an advantage over or to outdo other people.

One-way ticket

A ticket for a journey to a destination without a return passage.