: 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 stage 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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Lawrence was reportedly headed to the opening night of Ta-da!, comedian Josh Sharp’s one-man comedy show now playing off-Broadway at the Greenwich House Theater, with some girlfriends.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 July 2025
What were your preconceived notions of a one-man show?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 July 2025
In many ways, this was a good thing—being a one-man Swiss Army Knife was an effective way to learn a ton of different skills that would eventually help grow my business.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The truth, of course, is that while rich entrepreneurs love to pose as one-man bands, every one of them acquired their wealth with the help and labor of thousands of others.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 July 2025
What were your preconceived notions of a one-man show?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 July 2025
In many ways, this was a good thing—being a one-man Swiss Army Knife was an effective way to learn a ton of different skills that would eventually help grow my business.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The truth, of course, is that while rich entrepreneurs love to pose as one-man bands, every one of them acquired their wealth with the help and labor of thousands of others.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-man
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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