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
By contrast, on social media, Boy Moms stand alone, the main characters in what often seem like one-woman romantic tragedies of doomed longing.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
Now she has created her one-woman show, seeking inspiration and influence from Hesseltine, Nikki Glaser, Hannah Berner and Taylor Tomlinson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
Gibson, 33, quit her job as a teacher’s aide in September and started a one-woman restaurant out of a converted Airstream, where she whips up soups, milkshakes and baked potatoes loaded with bacon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
My mom is like a one-woman commando unit.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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