temporarily

adverb

tem·​po·​rar·​i·​ly ˌtem-pə-ˈrer-ə-lē 

: during a limited time

Examples of temporarily in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In May, Darwin filed a preliminary injunction, temporarily blocking the state from imposing the new rules. — Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Shoring jacks are heavy-duty adjustable props used to temporarily support vertical structures such as ceilings, concrete slabs and walls. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Luz Noguera and her family were among those temporarily displaced by the earthquake and its aftershocks. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 8 July 2026

Advertisement However, if McConnell were to vacate his seat for health reasons, Beshear would be able to call for a special election to temporarily fill the role, according to a state law change in 2024. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

temporary entry 1 + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for temporarily

• arbitrarily
• customarily
• militarily
• momentarily
• necessarily
• ordinarily
• secondarily
• voluntarily
• airily
• caroli
• merrily
• verily