One-night Stand (Noun)
Meaning 1
A brief sexual encounter lasting only for a single night; "he ran through a series of loveless one-night stands".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- After a string of failed relationships, he turned to one-night stands as a way to fulfill his physical needs without emotional attachment.
- Her friends warned her that a one-night stand with her coworker could lead to awkwardness at the office.
- The actress's character was known for her numerous one-night stands, earning her a reputation as a femme fatale.
- After the breakup, he went on a series of one-night stands to take his mind off his ex.
- The country song told the story of a man who regretted his one-night stand with a woman he later fell in love with.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A performance in one place on one night only.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.