one-night stand
a single performance in one locale, as by a touring theatrical company, before moving on to the next engagement.
a place where such a performance is given.
Slang.
a single, unrepeated sexual encounter, as one lasting for just one night.
a participant in such an encounter.
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How to use one-night stand in a sentence
She’s had a one-night stand with a cute hotel waiter and a few dates with a perfect-on-paper guy with whom she felt no tangible connection.
‘Ted Lasso’ is a sweet show. But this season’s big romance has a sour taste. | Alyssa Rosenberg | September 30, 2021 | Washington PostWhile Monroe’s friends insisted it was nothing more than a one-night stand, that didn’t curb wild press speculation.
I recently found out one of my sons had a one-night stand with a woman he knew but was not in a relationship with.
Carolyn Hax: Her son isn’t there for his child, but she can still be a good grandma | Carolyn Hax | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostCassie Bowden’s bad luck begins during a one-night stand from hell.
“Ties that Tether” A Canadian Nigerian heroine has a one-night stand with Rafael, and, oops, it wasn’t a one-night stand after all.
I ask him a question about his rumored one-night stand with Salon reporter Tracy Clark-Flory.
My Bizarre Night With James Deen, Libertarian Porn Star | Emily Shire | November 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTRivers told Howard Stern in 2012 she had had affairs while married to Rosenberg, including a one-night stand with Robert Mitchum.
Elizabeth Banks stars as a woman who has to traverse a city after losing her wallet post-one-night stand.
Why We Need to Stop Using the Phrase ‘Walk of Shame’ | Amanda Marcotte | May 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAuthor Joe McGinniss writes that she and Rice had a one-night stand nine months before she married Todd Palin.
My own travels had been more of the Drink, Scream, Ill-Advised One-Night-Stand variety.
The tractor was churning through the sand just before sundown, heading toward another one-night stand at a new village.
Badge of Infamy | Lester del ReyBy the way, Mr. Morgan, we shall leave your trunks, but I can supply you with everything for a 'one-night stand.'
Sons and Fathers | Harry Stillwell EdwardsI began to feel more like an extra super in a one-night stand than a real soldier.
A Village of Vagabonds | F. Berkeley SmithThe first test of his resource came at a one-night stand—Waupaca, Iowa—where "Lemons" was billed as a feature.
Charles Frohman: Manager and Man | Isaac Frederick Marcosson and Daniel FrohmanApplications for time had to be made individually to every manager direct, even in the case of the most obscure one-night stand.
Charles Frohman: Manager and Man | Isaac Frederick Marcosson and Daniel Frohman
British Dictionary definitions for one-night stand
a performance given only once at any one place
informal
a sexual encounter lasting only one evening or night
a person regarded as being only suitable for such an encounter
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