one-night stand
Plural
one-night stands
1
a single performance or show presented on a specific evening
A one-night stand is a performance or show that takes place only on a single evening. It is a one-time event and does not involve multiple performances. The goal is to provide a unique entertainment experience just for that night, whether it is a concert, play, comedy act, or other type of show.
- The theater hosted a one-night stand featuring a renowned playwright's latest work.
- The jazz club arranged a one-night stand with a famous saxophonist.
- The dance company performed a one-night stand of their latest choreography at the local auditorium.
- The comedy club organized a one-night stand with a rising stand-up comedian.
- The music festival included a one-night stand with a special performance by a Grammy-winning artist.
2
a brief sexual encounter lasting only for a single night