short-term
adjective
1
: occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time
2
a
: of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a brief term and especially one of less than a year
b
: generated by assets held for less than six months
Examples of short-term in a Sentence
this is only a short-term solution to a long-term problem
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Big hotel amenities like valet service, gyms, and room service are great for business trips, and a short-term home rental might be ideal for a family reunion or girl’s weekend.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Over the past decade, many people have turned to gig-economy roles, freelancing, online content creation, and short-term projects to supplement or diversify their income.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Painting grout is a short-term solution, but there are a few instances when it might be considered, according to Danny Niemela, co-owner of ArDan Construction, in Scottsdale.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
In November, a federal judge ruled in Dish’s favor, denying Disney’s request to block the short-term streaming plans.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Over the past decade, many people have turned to gig-economy roles, freelancing, online content creation, and short-term projects to supplement or diversify their income.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Painting grout is a short-term solution, but there are a few instances when it might be considered, according to Danny Niemela, co-owner of ArDan Construction, in Scottsdale.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
In November, a federal judge ruled in Dish’s favor, denying Disney’s request to block the short-term streaming plans.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for short-term
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-term. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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