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
She’ll preview material from her forthcoming self-titled debut on Sony in this one-nighter, with Evan Arntzen on clarinet and saxophone, Ehud Asherie on piano, Eric Wheeler on bass and Jerome Jennings on drums.
From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2016
For this one-nighter, they also share leadership duties, working with a congress of their peers: Philip Dizack on trumpet, Ben van Gelder on alto saxophone, Rick Rosato on bass and Craig Weinrib on drums.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 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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