One-night stand: meaning, definitions and examples

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one-night stand

 

[ wʌn naɪt stænd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

casual relationship

A one-night stand is a sexual encounter between two people who have no intention of pursuing a longer-term romantic relationship. It typically involves a one-time sexual activity and does not involve any commitment or emotional attachment.

Synonyms

casual encounter, fling, hookup

Examples of usage

  • He had a one-night stand with a stranger he met at the bar.
  • She regretted her one-night stand the next morning.
  • They agreed that their one-night stand was just a one-time thing.

Translations

Translations of the word "one-night stand" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caso de uma noite

🇮🇳 एक रात का संबंध

🇩🇪 One-Night-Stand

🇮🇩 hubungan satu malam

🇺🇦 одноразовий зв'язок

🇵🇱 przygoda na jedną noc

🇯🇵 ワンナイトスタンド

🇫🇷 aventure d'un soir

🇪🇸 aventura de una noche

🇹🇷 tek gecelik ilişki

🇰🇷 하룻밤의 관계

🇸🇦 علاقة عابرة

🇨🇿 jednorázový románek

🇸🇰 jednorazová aféra

🇨🇳 一夜情

🇸🇮 eno noč razmerje

🇮🇸 einnætt samband

🇰🇿 бір түндік байланыс

🇬🇪 ერთი ღამის ურთიერთობა

🇦🇿 bir gecəlik əlaqə

🇲🇽 aventura de una noche

Etymology

The term 'one-night stand' originated in the early 20th century and became popularized in the 1970s. It reflects the changing social norms around casual sex and relationships. The concept of a one-night stand has been depicted in various forms of literature, film, and popular culture, often exploring themes of desire, intimacy, and consequences.