Definitions

one-shot

[wuhn-shot] / ˈwʌnˌʃɒt /

ADJECTIVE

only

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alone

WEAK

apart by oneself exclusive individual isolated lone matchless once in a lifetime one one and only particular peerless single sole solitary solo unaccompanied unequaled unique unparalleled unrivaled

Example Sentences

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Hull and Lopez tied for second, one shot back.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

O'Neill's side had just one shot in 120 minutes, but won the shootout 4-2 to make it to Hampden.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

There is only one shot at saving them, and everyone wants to get it right.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

With these parachutes you have one shot and it's got to work then.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

I’ve got one shot left on my streak.

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers