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one-nighter

American  
[wuhn-nahy-ter] / ˈwʌnˈnaɪ tər /

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

He plays this one-nighter with the pianist Gary Versace and the bassist Drew Gress, who both play on the album; on drums is the exacting yet unpredictable Dan Weiss.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2016

He draws from it in this one-nighter with partners including Sam Sadigursky on tenor saxophone, Nick Vayenas on trombone and Fabian Almazan on piano.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2016

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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