Pronunciation: /wʌn.taɪm/
noun a former time or period
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
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.
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.
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