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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After The 19th’s story about her one-woman protest, Sullivan got calls from party leaders.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
But the cabin has internet, so messages kept coming in about her one-woman No Kings demonstration the prior weekend in Beckley, West Virginia.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
“It makes things even more real,” says Kwiyup, who dubbed her one-woman venture The Sovereignty Collective.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
LoKoLi – short for "Lovely Korean Life" – is a one-woman project run by Yoonsun, who creates one-off dining experiences built around Korean food and culture.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025
A one-woman publicity machine, she sent out indignant press releases, as well as letters to the government demanding a public accounting.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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