1
: a ballroom dance in ²/₄ time marked by quick walking steps backward and forward
2
: music used for the one-step
one-step intransitive verb

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This one-step method to cook the filling is easy but also caramelizes the chicken and veggies deliciously. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 The Juried categories allow for the possibility of one, more than one or no entry awarded an Emmy; there are no nominees but rather a one-step evaluation and voting procedure. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024 These summer-friendly jumpsuits make getting dressed a one-step move — which is probably another reason someone as busy as Jennifer Lopez likes them. Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024 Instead of having to create a secondary storyline yourself, there's a one-step transition insertion for connected clips. PCMAG, 30 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for one-step 

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of one-step was in 1911

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“One-step.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-step. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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