one-time

Or one·time

[wuhn-tahym]

adjective

1. having been as specified at one time; former.

   my one-time partners.

   Synonyms: past, previous

2. occurring, done, or accomplished only once.

   his one-time try at elective office.

one-time

adjective

1. (prenominal) at some time in the past; former

adverb

1. informal,  at once

Word History and Origins

Origin of one-time¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Mr Law said he applied for a visa that would have allowed him a "one-time entry for a few days", and that it was approved three weeks before his departure.

From BBC

Once there, she savors “the beautiful buildings, the orange trees, the smells and flavors of the food,” enjoying the chance to get to know the culture more deeply than a one-time visitor might.

From Los Angeles Times

Under CIF transfer rules, you have a one-time opportunity to have a sit-out period following a transfer over four years or the student must change residences with the entire family to be eligibile immediately.

From Los Angeles Times

A day later, the White House clarified it would be a one-time fee and would not apply to current visa holders, but it was too late for some.

From BBC

Rules requiring all athletes in the female category of world ranking events to take a one-time gene test came into force at the beginning of September.

From BBC