Meaning

Occurring once, independent of any pattern; one-time..

Definitions by Sense

1. Occurring once, independent of any pattern; one-time.
2. Special; remarkable; rare; unusual.
3. (idiomatic, Commonwealth) Something that is done, created, etc. only once, and often quickly, simply, or improvisationally.
4. Something unique and remarkable.

Example Sentences

The government insisted that the embarrassing loss of the tax records was a one-off event.

Seeing Halley's Comet is a one-off, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If such a casting was wanted in a hurry — a one-off job — there would be no question of molding it on a machine.

Moreover, given that recent measures to cut the deficit have been more one-off than of a structural fiscal nature, meeting this debt target is likely only

A County Fermanagh woman has officiated at the formal registration of the birth of Princess Charlotte at Kensington Palace. It's the second time she's been on royal baby duty at the palace as she previously officiated at the registration of Prince George. She said at the time that it was a "one-off" honour, but that has now been disproved with a repeat visit for Princess Charlotte.

In July, South Western Railway and Network Rail ran a one-off Class 159 to Fawley, to demonstrate the line's viability. [...] A second 'fact-finding' trial passenger train for DfT officials is now proposed.

BMW is to create a one-off tribute to the iconic 3.0 CSL.

Grammy award-winning singer Celine Dion will reportedly earn $2 million for a one-off performance at the 2024 Olympics.

Word Forms

• more one-off
• most one-off
• one-offs

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