temp

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noun

ˈtemp 

1

: temperature sense 1a

2

: a temporary worker

temp

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verb

temped; temping; temps

intransitive verb

: to work as a temp

temp

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abbreviation

1

temporary

2

[Latin tempore] in the time of

Examples of temp in a Sentence

Noun

We had to hire a temp to fill in for her.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Further north, water temps near the Bay Area are a notable 5-8 degrees above normal. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Failing to Insulate Pipes in Unheated Spaces Travis Hargrave, owner and CEO of Hargrave’s Plumbing, warns that homeowners often fail to protect pipes in the attic and other unheated spaces, which can lead to disaster once freezing temps arrive. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2026

While rain chances will be back at some point next week (model data isn't in agreement just yet on timing), the pleasant, unseasonably warm afternoon temps look to be sticking around through the middle of November. — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

In these temps, a jacket is basically the whole outfit, and the chicest women are leaning into effortless yet elevated styles that tie in heritage prints, flattering silhouettes, and even some unexpected embellishments. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1974, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for temp

• hemp
• kemp

Kids Definition

temp

noun

ˈtemp

: temperature

Medical Definition

temp

noun

ˈtemp 

: temperature

spike a temp