one-time

American  

[wuhn-tahym] / ˈwʌnˌtaɪm /

Or onetime

adjective

1. having been as specified at one time; former.

   my one-time partners.

   Synonyms:

   past, previous

2. occurring, done, or accomplished only once.

   his one-time try at elective office.

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one-time British  

adjective

1. (prenominal) at some time in the past; former

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adverb

1. informal at once

Etymology

Origin of one-time

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Stripping out one-time items, earnings were 39 cents a share.

From The Wall Street Journal

The novelty of the device’s design also prompted Samsung to offer any buyer a one-time 50% discount on display repair costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The airline will cut costs through measures based on the price of oil, Woo wrote, adding that the moves are "not merely a one-time" initiative but a chance to "strengthen our structural foundation".

From BBC

She entered the race to challenge Bass, her one-time ally, at the last minute, hours before the early February filing deadline.

From Los Angeles Times

Olympics and beyond will be determined by a one-time genetics test through saliva, a cheek swab or a blood sample.

From Los Angeles Times