1
: that moves in or allows movement in only one direction
a one-way street
2
: one-sided, unilateral
a one-way conversation
3
: that functions in only one of two or more ways
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Frontier Airlines recently began selling hundreds of tickets as low as $19 one-way as part of its 'Hot Destinations' fare sale.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Yes, a case can be made for why Hunter would have more impact as a one-way player.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
Each one-way trip lasts 90 minutes, offering scenic views of the Pamlico Sound.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
The superstructure, however, is lined with one-way glass windows that allow onboard privacy and exceptional views of the ocean.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Yes, a case can be made for why Hunter would have more impact as a one-way player.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
Each one-way trip lasts 90 minutes, offering scenic views of the Pamlico Sound.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
The superstructure, however, is lined with one-way glass windows that allow onboard privacy and exceptional views of the ocean.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
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“One-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-way. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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