one-nighter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of one-nighter
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Hi, Carolyn: Any recommendation on how to approach Mommy going on a one-nighter with her best friends to Palm Springs?
From Washington Post
“Mortified” will be a one-nighter July 13 in Studio’s larger Metheny space; the cult hit comes with a large following, thanks to multiplatform iterations that include a podcast and Netflix series.
From Washington Post
A cute Eastern European backpacker invites herself for a one-nighter in the vet Douglas’s remote cabin, and he warns that she shouldn’t be out there by herself, looking the way she does.
From New York Times
“I hope it’s a one-nighter,” he said.
From Washington Times
Two concerts will vie for one-nighter of the year.
From Washington Post
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