semipermanent
adjective
semi·per·ma·nent
ˌse-mē-ˈpər-mə-nənt 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-,
-ˈpərm-nənt
: lasting or intended to last for a long time but not permanent
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The semipermanent levee was built with HESCO barriers, a tool made of wire mesh and fabric that is filled with sand, soil or gravel.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025
Houses and other shelters often consisted of semipermanent structures so that Maroons could relocate as needed to avoid detection.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
The semipermanent levee was built with HESCO barriers, a tool made of wire mesh and fabric that is filled with sand, soil or gravel.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025
Houses and other shelters often consisted of semipermanent structures so that Maroons could relocate as needed to avoid detection.
—Justin Dunnavant, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2025
Dive into our favorite permanent and semipermanent options below (and get ready for tons of compliments).
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for semipermanent
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“Semipermanent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semipermanent. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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