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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A $850,000 valuation does not sound like a one-woman operation with a list of third-party sitters who may or may not be available on any given day.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
She is a one-woman operation: “It’s my brand, it’s my reputation.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Still, Hargitay just wrapped up a one-woman show on Broadway and recently bagged two Emmys for her documentary “My Mom Jayne” all while still working on “Law and Order.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
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
Adams virtually ignored his cabinet, most of whom were more loyal to Hamilton anyway, and fell back to his family for advice, which in practice made Abigail his unofficial one-woman staff.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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