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

Then toss a fresh pair of leggings into your cart to wear with popular oversized sweaters, and cute capris for the in-between-temp days. — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

Amid the rain and clouds, temperatures will remain near normal, with highs generally in the upper 80s and lower 90s, and low temps ranging from the lower 70s to upper 70s. — Juan Ortega, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Before then, Friday and Saturday temperatures will slowly rise into the upper 80s and low 90s, fairly average temps for mid-September, throughout the Central Valley under sunny skies. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Caterer’s Corner Ice Bucket Even during football season, the temps can be sweltering in the South. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 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