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

Below are 15 summer nail colors that the pros predict will be hot as the temps start to rise. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 July 2026

The hottest temperatures arrive today and Friday, with temps in the 103 to 105 range. — Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 2 July 2026

This same pattern repeats for Friday, with high temps only reaching to the low 60s right along the ocean and further into the 70s inland towards Paso Robles. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Temperatures over the Fourth of July weekend are expected to remain high, with temps landing around 95 degrees on Saturday and dropping to 90 degrees by Sunday. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 June 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