one-off

adjective

ˌwən-ˈȯf How to pronounce one-off (audio)
Synonyms of one-off
1
: limited to a single time, occasion, or instance : one-shot
one-off gigs
a one-off payment
2
: singular, unique
a one-off design
one-off noun

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an actress who commissioned a one-off dress from the designer for the Oscars the tour is a one-off event to commemorate the band's 20th anniversary
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The one-off doc uses AI to tell the story of how Rome hosted wild spectacles for its citizens, featuring a range of exotic and dangerous wild animals. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026 Funding shortfalls and political fights over who should pay for childcare have stalled federal action, leaving states to deploy one-off surpluses while families’ need and waitlists keep swelling. — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Even Uhura's famous kiss with Captain Kirk was a one-off affair. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026 The sissy bar, rear fender, license plate bracket, and seat pan are all one-off items. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-off

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of one-off was in 1934

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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-off. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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