ONE-NIGHT STAND Definition & Meaning

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one-night stand

[ wuhn-nahyt stand ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

a single performance in one locale, as by a touring theatrical company, before moving on to the next engagement.
a place where such a performance is given.
Slang.
1. a single, unrepeated sexual encounter, as one lasting for just one night.
2. a participant in such an encounter.

one-night stand

a performance given only once at any one place
informal.
1. a sexual encounter lasting only one evening or night
2. a person regarded as being only suitable for such an encounter

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one-night stand def 1 is an Americanism dating back to 1875–80; one-night stand def 3 was first recorded in 1935–40.

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