one-night stand: Meaning and Definition of

one'-night stand'

Pronunciation: (wun'nīt"), [key]
  1. a single performance in one locale, as by a touring theatrical company, before moving on to the next engagement.
  2. a place where such a performance is given.
    1. a single, unrepeated sexual encounter, as one lasting for just one night.
    2. a participant in such an encounter.
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