one-night stand
Definitions
General English
- noun a stop for a single performance of a play or by a pop group, before moving to another theatre the following night
- noun a sexual relationship which lasts for only one night
Idiom
- short-lasting sexual liaison
Theater
- A single evening performance by a touring company, etc., ora town that is likely to provide an audience for one night only. Thephrase is also used of a casual sexual relationship lasting for asingle night.
