Pronunciation: /wʌn.taɪm/

Definitions of onetime

noun a former time or period

Example Sentences

A1 I met my friend for a onetime coffee date.

A2 She wore a beautiful onetime dress to the party.

B1 The onetime event was a huge success.

B2 They decided to invest in a onetime business opportunity.

C1 The onetime chance to travel around the world was a dream come true.

C2 The onetime purchase of a luxury car was a splurge that he regretted later.

adjective referring to something that happened or existed in the past; former

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a onetime event last week.

A2 She told me a onetime story about her childhood.

B1 The onetime champion made a surprise comeback.

B2 I met a onetime acquaintance at the conference.

C1 The onetime opportunity to travel abroad was too good to pass up.

C2 The onetime CEO of the company now serves on the board of directors.

Examples of onetime in a Sentence

formal The onetime CEO of the company was known for his innovative leadership.

informal I heard that the onetime manager is now starting his own business.

slang That onetime singer is now a big shot in Hollywood.

figurative The onetime champion proved that he still had what it takes to win.

Grammatical Forms of onetime

past tense

onetimed

plural

onetimes

comparative

more onetime

superlative

most onetime

present tense

onetimes

future tense

will onetime

perfect tense

have onetimed

continuous tense

is onetiming

singular

onetime

positive degree

onetime

infinitive

to onetime

gerund

onetiming

participle

onetimed

Origin and Evolution of onetime

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'onetime' originated from the combination of the words 'one' and 'time' to refer to something that happened or existed in the past.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that occurred in the past, 'onetime' has evolved to also mean former or former-ly, indicating a previous status or position.