one-man

adjective

ˈwən-ˈman How to pronounce one-man (audio)
Synonyms of one-mannext
: of or relating to just one individual: such as
a
: consisting of only one individual
a one-man committee
b(1)
: done, presented, or produced by only one individual
a one-man job
a one-man show/play
(2)
: featuring the work of a single artist (such as a painter)
a one-man show of oils
c
: designed for or limited to one individual

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As the third and final preseason game for 2026 approaches this week, a one-man show is possible. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Growing out of his one-man stage show of the same name, the film won the Best of NEXT Audience Award in its world premiere at Sundance before going on to distribution through IFC Films. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 After that came Ndamukong Suh, the erstwhile one-man gang who seemed more interested in guidance from friend and billionaire financier Warren Buffett than his coach Adam Gase. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 Bryce Eldridge started his day by turning a one-man double play at first base after handling a sharp grounder and tagging out the runner retreating to first while stepping on the bag. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-man

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of one-man was in 1842

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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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