one-night stand
2 antonyms for one-night stand — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A single sexual encounter with someone, with no intention on either side of seeing each other again.
Antonyms
relationship
long-term partner
How to use one-night stand
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
just a one-night stand
have a one-night stand
regret a one-night stand
Informal but not vulgar; acceptable in general conversation and journalism.
Etymology
Originally theatrical, describing a show booked into a venue for a single night; the sexual sense developed from that image of a single engagement.
Full origin of one-night stand →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a one-night stand and a hook-up?
A hook-up is any casual sexual encounter and may repeat with the same person. A one-night stand is specifically a single occasion with someone you do not expect to sleep with again, and often someone you have only just met.
Is one-night stand hyphenated?
Yes, the usual written form is one-night stand, with a hyphen between one and night because they work together as a single modifier. The plural is one-night stands.
