: providing or offering a comprehensive range of goods or services at one location
also : provided or offered at such a location
one-stop shopping

Examples of one-stop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In response to the demand Amazon, which is a one-stop shop for everything from summer fashion staples to quality cleaning tools, has gotten in on the action. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024 The new feature feels like a one-stop shop for making a school report since Perplexity does the research and writing for you. Emilia David, The Verge, 30 May 2024 Rather, it’s designed to provide an additional option and serve as a one-stop shop for workers seeking help or resources. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024 The city has set up a one-stop place to find resources and activities for kids called Summer in Cincy at www.cincinnati-oh.gov/summerincincy. Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 21 May 2024 In other words, picking up a drink labeled with vague terms about improving mood and feeling calm isn't necessarily a one-stop fix for changing your stress levels. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024 The store can be your one-stop shop for everyday basics and formal needs. Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024 Stephanie Clarke runs Luxe Spaces, a company that caters to Baton Rouge and New Orleans as a one-stop shop for housing at all price points. Zoe Hewitt, Variety, 15 May 2024 Moreover, integration with payroll companies provides a one-stop solution for all HR needs. Summer Westerbur, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of one-stop was in 1933

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“One-stop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-stop. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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