one-shot

adjective

ˈwən-ˌshät 

1

: that is complete or effective through being done or used or applied only once

there is no easy one-shot answer to the problem

2

: that is not followed by something else of the same kind

a one-shot tax cut

one-shot noun

Synonyms

• one-off
• onetime

Examples of one-shot in a Sentence

this offer is a one-shot deal; if you refuse, you won't get another chance

Recent Examples on the Web

Now the Kaiju will take on Marvel superheroes with Godzilla vs. Marvel, a series of one-shots that will include Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Men, and Thor. —Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024

And the biggest advantage may come from adopting a mindset of continuous health versus a one-shot focus on getting healthy that fades over time. —Jason Andersen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

So Bradley entered the final round with a one-shot lead over Scott and just two ahead of 24-year-old rising star Ludvig Åberg. —Brody Miller, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024

After that, Cobbs had one-shot roles on the most notable TV dramas of their time. —Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 3 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined at sense 1