one-night stand

one-night stand
/wun"nuyt'/
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.
3. Informal.
a. a single, unrepeated sexual encounter, as one lasting for just one night.
b. a participant in such an encounter.
[1875-80, Amer.]

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