one-night stand
The term "one-night stand" can refer to either a brief sexual encounter or a single performance by an artist or group at a specific venue.
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Definition
B2Relationships
(informal, idiomatic)A single sexual encounter between two people with no expectation of further interaction or commitment.
Example
- They met at a party and had a one-night stand, with no plans to see each other again.
C1Entertainment
(formal, historical)A single performance by an artist or group at a specific venue, usually for one evening only.
Example
- The band had a one-night stand at the local theater before moving on to the next city.
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