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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Examples of one-off in a Sentence

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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Moving from one-off vehicles to a run of 25 is a significant learning curve for any company. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026 Miller said there are many ways to enjoy Halloween without buying a one-off costume. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 During July’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, the automaker’s bespoke McLaren Special Operations (MSO) division wowed the crowd with an expert and empathic one-off rebuild of the M6 GT. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026 Reacting to the charges, State Attorney General Rob Bonta said there is no widespread voter fraud in California but that there are, at times, one-off examples of voter fraud. — Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 22 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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