one-woman
Americanadjective
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used, operated, performed, etc., by one woman.
a one-woman show.
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preferring or seeking romantic involvement with one woman only.
a one-woman man.
Etymology
Origin of one-woman
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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The death of the popular journalist and blogger described as a "one-woman WikiLeaks" sparked outrage around the world and put Malta, the European Union's smallest member state, in the spotlight over its apparent rule-of-law failings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
After The 19th’s story about her one-woman protest, Sullivan got calls from party leaders.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2026
The 36-year-old has parlayed interest in her daily musings into a one-woman publishing empire that is bringing in about $14,000 a month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
Months later she debuted her one-woman show, Politics Isn't For Me, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2025
My mom is like a one-woman commando unit.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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