| -one |
a ketone, or a related or similar chemical compound containing oxygen. |
| one |
being single in number. [11 definitions] |
| one by one |
one at a time; one after another; singly. |
| on edge |
nervous or anxious; full of worry. [2 definitions] |
| one-digit number |
a whole number containing one digit, such as 2. |
| one for the road |
one last drink, esp. an alcoholic beverage, that is taken before departing. |
| one-horse |
designed for or using only one horse. [2 definitions] |
| Oneida |
a member of a tribe of North American Indians living in Canada and New York State and belonging to the Six Nations. [2 definitions] |
| oneiric |
of or relating to dreams. |
| oneiromancy |
the practice of attempting to foretell the future by the interpretation of dreams. |
| one-liner |
a short witty or amusing remark. |
| oneness |
the condition or quality of being one. [4 definitions] |
| one-night stand |
an engagement for a single performance in one place by an entertainer, speaker, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| one of a kind |
something or someone with unique, usu. admirable, qualities. |
| one-on-one |
in certain sports, playing against or covering a single opponent. [3 definitions] |
| onerous |
unwanted, unpleasant, and burdensome. |
| one's bread and butter |
the core thing that provides a person or group their basic means of support. |
| one's cup of tea |
exactly the type of thing that one prefers or enjoys; something that suits one perfectly. |
| oneself |
a person's own self (often used reflexively). |
| one-shot |
a publication, performance, or the like that is intended for one time only. [4 definitions] |
| one-sided |
advantageous to one side or position. [3 definitions] |