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

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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Over time, your organization and its donors will develop a mutual commitment that goes far beyond a one-off campaign—ultimately amplifying the mission’s reach and sustainability. Victoria Philips, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 The two brands have been working together for over 100 years most recently collaborating in 2022 on a one-off, two-door version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan called the Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato. Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025 In 2020, Schiffer partnered with numerous brands including Frame, Bamford and Lucie Kaas, which released special limited edition and one-off pieces in celebration of her 50th birthday. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025 This is why the first commercial launch of Ariane 6 is not just a technical and one-off success. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for one-off

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 13 Mar. 2025.

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