pro tem

adverb

(ˌ)prō-ˈtem 

: pro tempore

Examples of pro tem in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mayoral duties will be assumed by the mayor pro tem, officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

Bray will continue to serve as president pro tem and manage the day-to-day operations of the Senate until an election is held in November, according to the statement. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Keller Mayor Ross McMullin, who was elected in May, was Keller’s mayor pro tem at the time of the December meeting. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026

Lopez, a Democrat, is a community health worker and has also served as the City Council’s mayor pro tem. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pro tem

• condemn
• mayhem
• atm
• diadem
• ibidem
• meristem
• clem
• em
• femme
• gem
• hem
• phlegm

Legal Definition

pro tem

adverb or adjective

: pro tempore

—often styled with a terminal period in legal contexts

Justice pro tem.