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

Northerly breezes will knock the humidity levels down a bit with dewpoint temps in the mid-60s. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

While the past weekend saw high temps soar to near 110 degrees in the Central Valley, with overnight lows as high as the 80s, this weekend will almost feel like a different season. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The double whammy of new classes and high temps is all the more reason to treat yourself — or the back-to-schooler in your life — at one of these incredible new ice cream and gelato destinations around the region. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

This oversized denim shirt is a smart stand-in for a jacket when temps are still high and can easily be layered over elevated basics like this boat-neck tank. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 10 Aug. 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