one-nighter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of one-nighter
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Two concerts will vie for one-nighter of the year.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 24, 2017
He draws from it in this one-nighter with partners including Philip Dizack on trumpet and Nick Vayenas on trombone.
From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2016
For this one-nighter, Mr. Holland will take a backseat role in a trio that also features the fine saxophonist Jaleel Shaw.
From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2016
This one-nighter uptown won’t include the pianist Adam Diehl, her astute musical director and partner, but it will feature the august bassist Rufus Reid, along with Adam Birnbaum on piano and Joe Farnsworth on drums.
From New York Times ● Oct. 1, 2015
Each band’s musicians knew the other bands’ one-nighter touring schedules.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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