'one-time-use' originates from the combination of 'one-time' and 'use', where 'one-time' indicates a single occurrence and 'use' refers to the act of using something.

The term 'one-time-use' evolved from the need to describe products designed for a single use, particularly in the context of convenience and hygiene.

Initially, it meant 'used once', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.